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A century in the air: The history of the long jump world record

The evolution of the long jump world record tells a story of athletic achievement and era-defining moments in sport. It began over a century ago when Peter O’Connor of Ireland made history in 1901 ...
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Louisville's Synclair Savage wins national title in women’s long jump

GEORGE WAS A CHAMPION FOR TITLE NINE. THE PAYOFF WHAT SINCLAIR SAVAGE DID EARLIER THIS MONTH. PRESTON HARVEY HAS HER STORY. I DEFINITELY DID NOT SEE THIS COMING. WINNING A NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SEEMED ...
Sports Illustrated

Linn-Mar’s Abby Mecklenburg makes track and field history in long jump

Abby Mecklenburg of Linn-Mar became the first Iowa high school girl to surpass 20 feet in the long jump. / Linn-Mar Girls Track and Field/X There is a new all-time leader in the long jump in the state ...