long jumper
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of long jumper
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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Her grandfather, Ted Green, was a long jumper at Manual Arts.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2025
It started when long jumper Tara Davis-Woodhall, who went to school with Heller’s daughter, asked for a diamond Olympic rings necklace in advance of the Tokyo Olympics.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2024
A letter sent by American long jumper William DeHart Hubbard, the first black athlete to win an Olympic gold medal in an individual event, is among rare loans on display.
From BBC • Jul. 19, 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
But Gray made a fadeaway jumper going into halftime for Vegas, then made a long jumper on the first shot of the second half.
From Washington Times • Sep. 30, 2023
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