Long Jump
A Disciplines athletics discipline page covering the event, records, standards and technique, alongside the 9 reports filed on it so far.
Nesmith Sets High School Triple Jump Record
Miles Nesmith set a new high school triple jump record of 55-1 (16.79m) while winning silver at the World U20 Championships in Eugene.
Women's 800 Metres World Record on the Brink of Being Broken
Athletes are approaching a long-standing world record in the women's 800 metres event, with several performers setting up for potential...
Lessons Learned from First-Time Marathoners
Experienced runners share tips and advice for those training for their first marathon, covering topics such as choosing the right time of year, the...
Edmonton Marathon Course Found 674.7 Meters Too Long After Official Review
Race officials admit a miscalculation in course adjustments due to a construction detour resulted in both the marathon and half-marathon being longer...
Edmonton Half Marathon Course Measurement Dispute
Runners and officials disagree over the distance of the Edmonton Half Marathon, with some claiming the course was too long and others insisting it...
Downhill Training for Endurance: A Key to Late-Race Performance
Ultrarunner and coach David Roche shares his approach to downhill training as a way to build durability and prepare for long-distance races.
Euro Champs Day 6 - Díaz Hernández Within 6 Inches Of TJ WR
Andy Díaz Hernández has set a new world-leading triple jump record at the European Championships in Birmingham, falling just 6 inches short of...
Simon Rosselli's Perfect Timing Secures World U20 Discus Gold
Simon Rosselli, a Washingtonian athlete, saved his discus career long for the biggest moment at the World U20 Championships, securing gold with a...
European Championships Day 5: Meet Records Broken in Birmingham
Audrey Werro and Karsten Warholm set new meet records in the women's 800m and men's 400m hurdles respectively, while Gianmarco Tamberi secured his...