Athletics — Jumping
Olympic SportIndividual SportsThe jumping events are disciplines in which explosive power, speed and coordination come together at their peak. The long jump and triple jump put the emphasis on leg strength, the high jump on flexibility, and the pole vault on technical skill.
Athletics — Jumping Videos
Technique guides and training videos
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What Is Athletics? — Jumping Events
The high jump, long jump, pole vault and triple jump
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