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Why does an athlete run certain distance before taking a long jump?
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∙ 12y ago
Its to build up forward momentum so that when they jump they already have a forward motion that would be greater than that of a jump made from standing in one spot. You need forward momentum to get a good long jump and the best way is to have a running start.
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