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long jumpor broad jumpTrack-and-field sport consisting of a horizontal jump for distance. It was formerly performed from both standing and running starts, as separate events, but the standing long jump is no longer included in major competitions. The running long jump was an event in the Olympic Games of 708 BC and in the modern Games from 1896. In 1948 the women's long jump became an Olympic event. long jump an athletic contest in which competitors try to cover the farthest distance possible with a running jump from a fixed board or mark How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Sacramento closed to 90-87 off a pair of baskets early in the fourth, but Sasha Vujacic answered with a long jumper to keep the Lakers in front. His posture should be similar to that of a good long jumper - leaning ever so slightly back and staying as tall as possible at all times. Nick Young faked to the basket, took a step back and freed himself to sink a long jumper with the shot clock winding down early in the first half. |
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