noun
- an athletic event in which competitors jump as far as possible horizontally from a running start
Usage: also called broad jump in some regions; track and field event
Examples
- She won the gold medal in the long jump at the Olympics.
- The long jump requires both speed and explosive power.
- He set a new school record in the long jump competition.
- Athletes practice their approach run to improve their long jump distance.
- The long jump pit was filled with fresh sand for the meet.