Long jump Track and field

naide gomes in jumping phase of event

the long jump 1 of oldest track , field events, having roots 1 of events within ancient greek pentathlon contest. athletes take short run , jump area of dug earth, winner being 1 jumped farthest. small weights (halteres) held in each hand during jump swung , dropped near end gain momentum , distance. modern long jump, standardised in england , united states around 1860, bears resemblance ancient event although no weights used. athletes sprint along length of track leads jumping board , sandpit. athletes must jump before marked line , achieved distance measured nearest point of sand disturbed athlete s body.

the athletics competition @ first olympics featured men s long jump competition , women s competition introduced @ 1948 summer olympics. professional long jumpers typically have strong acceleration , sprinting abilities. however, athletes must have consistent stride allow them take off near board while still maintaining maximum speed. in addition traditional long jump, standing long jump contest exists requires athletes leap static position without run-up. men s version of event featured on olympic programme 1900 1912.