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triple jumpor hop, step, and jumpTrack-and-field distance jump. It incorporates three distinct, continuous movements: a hop, in which the athlete takes off and lands on the same foot; a step, in which he lands on the other foot; and a jump, in which the athlete lands in any manner, usually with both feet together. It has been a modern Olympic event since the first games in 1896. triple jump an athletic event in which the competitor has to perform successively a hop, a step, and a jump in continuous movement 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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Jumpers Rex Bridgeforth, SoCal's top triple jumper, and D. One athlete/employee, triple jumper Robert Cannon, said he was putting in 50 hours a week as an accountant before his sponsorship kicked in. His focus should be between that of a long jumper and a triple jumper, with his hips slightly ahead of his shoulders. |
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