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
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 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
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
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
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