long jumper
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of long jumper
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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Serbian Olympic long jumper Ivana Spanovic, who also gave advice to the EBU said certain cameras not only cause discomfort during events but can have "serious long-term effects on athlete's mental health."
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
With an outstretched hand, Dent blocked a shot to trigger a fast break that he ended with his own long jumper.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2025
High jumper Morgan Lake and long jumper Jazmin Sawyers also secured their Tokyo places on the final day of the two-day meet.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2025
The near sell-out crowd at Gill Coliseum erupted into a frenzy when von Oelhoffen hit the long jumper.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 16, 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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