long jumper

American  

noun

Track and Field.

1. a participant in the long jump.

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Etymology

Origin of long jumper

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

The City prelims will feature Jordan Coleman of Granada Hills in the sprints, 6-10 high jumper Deshawn Banks of Birmingham and Carson long jumper Jerald Martin Evangelista, who won the Arcadia Invitational at 23-7¾.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2024

Brynna Maxwell, the Zags’ top outside shooter, shook off a slow start and sank two threes and a long jumper to fuel a 21-2 run to end the first half and start the third quarter.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 23, 2024

Bronny James stood on the Galen Center court Thursday, not far from where he’d collapsed last summer, firing one long jumper after another from the wing.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2023

Sykes made a long jumper just before the third-quarter buzzer to extend Washington’s lead to 67-54.

From Washington Times • Aug. 29, 2023

Gibson was clapped in to bowl like an Olympic long jumper at the start of their mark, each dot ball cheered like a wicket and every run saved greeted with raucous appreciation.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2023