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The long jump is measured from the front of the jump board to the closes point in the sand that the jumper touches the sand in a straight line.

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Long jump is measured from the takeoff line to the closest landing point in the sand pit. The distance is measured in meters from the edge of the takeoff board where the athlete's foot leaves the ground to the mark left by the athlete's nearest body part.

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How technically is long jump measured?

it is measured in feet


Is long jump measured electronically?

Yes.


How do you measure a long jump?

A long jump is typically measured from the takeoff board to the closest point of contact made by the competitor. The distance is then measured in meters or feet.


How is a long jump measured?

A long jump is measured from the take-off point to the nearest point of contact in the landing pit made by any part of the jumper's body. The distance is typically measured in meters or feet.


What are the measurements for the long jump?

No. The long jump world record is measured in meters. The world record is 8.95 meters (29 feet, 4 1/2 inches) as of April 1, 2008.


What is the farthest jump for the long jump?

There are two track and field events. The long jump, and the triple jump.


At track practice sheila work on the long jump measured 3 yards 2 feet 8 inches her second jump 2 yards 1 foot 10 inches?

The second jump is ignored since the first was better.


Is a vertical jump measured in feet or inches?

Inches


Does height affect the length of your jump?

No it doesn't because the taller you are the shorter the distance you jump when you get measured


Does Usain Bolt do the long jump?

He does not long jump.


Where do you measure the triple jump from?

Just like the long jump, the triple jump requires that a competitor begin his or her jump from a designated line called "the board". This line is typically much farther back and the jumper performs three individual jumps in one constant movement. Did you know that if a jumper starts his/her jump before reaching the board, the jump will be measured FROM the board?


What are the rules for long jump?

A legal jump is one that counts, i.e. the jump is measured and goes towards the athlete's result. An "illegal" jump would be one where a foul is committed. This includes, taking off in front of the take-off board, landing outside the pit, walking out of the front of the pit or taking longer than the allotted time.