long jumps
Horizontal distance events
Long jumps is the plural of long jump, a track and field event where athletes sprint down a runway and leap as far as possible into a sand pit.
The distance from takeoff to landing determines the winner.
As a verb, long jumps describes performing this action: She long jumps competitively for her university.
- field eventNon-running athletic contest
- sandpitEnclosed play area with grains
- landing pitSoft-filled jumping target
- athleticsCompetitive physical activities
- boundSecured or destined
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