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high jumper

American  

noun

Track.
  1. a participant in the high jump.


Etymology

Origin of high jumper

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

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Sherman Oaks Notre Dame high jumper JJ Harel will try to defend his state title.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

His father, a former high jumper, chose his son’s given name of Sorato, which is written with characters that mean “sky” and “jump.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Aug. 2, 2025

Italian high jumper Gianmarco Tamberi gained worldwide attention when he shared the men's Olympic high jump gold medal with Qatar's Mutaz Essa Barshim in 2021.

From BBC • Aug. 7, 2024

Italian high jumper Gianmarco Tamberi made headlines in Paris late last month when he shared a heartfelt tribute to his wife after losing his wedding ring in the Seine River during the Games’ opening ceremony.

From Salon • Aug. 6, 2024

Wart jumped for the sill and automatically gave himself an extra kid: with his wings, just as a high jumper swings his arms.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

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