1. long jump - Noun
2. long jump - Verb
the act of jumping as far as possible from a running start
a competition that involves jumping as far as possible from a running start
Source: WordNetWe always spend more time on the throwing events and a little bit more on the long jump. They're my weaker events - they don't come as naturally to me as running and jumping. I like the hurdles and the high-jump, I'm a springy, speedy athlete so those suit me. Jessica Ennis
Add to that, they have also recorded the second-best marks in the 60-meter dash, 400 meters, the distance medley relay, the pole vault and the long jump. Source: Internet
After hitting a pair of free throws, he threw down a dunk on a breakaway and then hit a long jump shot for six straight points. Source: Internet
American Jesse Owens won four gold medals in the sprint and long jump events. Source: Internet
Above, Micah Swedberg breaks the tape for first place in the 400. He also placed third in the 300 hurdles and long jump, and fourth in the high jump. Source: Internet
He could long jump 23 ft 6 in and high-jump 6 ft 5 in. He could pole vault 11 feet, put the shot 47 ft 9 in, throw the javelin 163 feet, and throw the discus 136 feet. Source: Internet