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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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Allen Simms, who won the 2003 NCAA Indoor Championships triple-jump title, will compete in the jumps. Junior track standout Valerie Woods, sister of former Lobos' state champion Rodney Woods, looks to continue her string of triple-jump victories against visiting Lancaster in the Golden League finale at 3 p. Wygant has cleared 5-foot-6 in the high jump and holds the school triple-jump record at 35-8 3/4. |
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