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High Jump

The high jump is a track and field event. In the high jump, a person must jump over a horizontal bar. They may not use any devices to help them over. The jump is measured by height.

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Who had the male high jump world record but not an Olympic gold medal?

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Javier Sotomayor of Cuba held the male high jump world record with a mark of 2.45 meters, but he did not win an Olympic gold medal during his career.

What is the record for seventh grade girls high jump?

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The current record for seventh grade girls high jump is 1.75 meters, set by Charnice Anderson in 2017.

When did Steve Smith make the high jump world record?

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Steve Smith, the British high jumper, set the world record in the high jump on September 30, 1983 during the World Championships held in Athens, Greece. He cleared a height of 2.37 meters (7 feet 9 1/4 inches).

What is the world record for vertical jump by a female?

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== == On 19 July 1988, at a performance in The Hague, the Chinese acrobat Yan Zhi Cheng jumped (without trampoline or any assistance) through a hoop of which the lowest point was measured at 246 cm. He used two legs to set off, so his jump isn't the official world record. However, it is the highest human jump ever recorded. Source: Guinness Book of Records 1989.

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World record in high dive in 2009?

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The world record for high dive in 2009 was set by Olivier Favre from Switzerland with a dive from 54.5 meters. This record was achieved at the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series event in Switzerland.

World record for the rabbit high jump?

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The world record for the highest jump by a rabbit was achieved by a rabbit named Mimrelunds Ramses who jumped 99.5 cm (39.2 in) in 1997.

What is the world record for the highest jump made by a one year old puppy?

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It's not common to track or record the highest jump made by a one-year-old puppy as it can vary greatly depending on the breed, size, and physical abilities of the puppy. It's important to focus on providing a safe environment for puppies to play and explore, rather than pushing them to achieve specific height records.

How many inches total is the current South Dakota high jump record?

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The current South Dakota high jump record is 7 feet 3 inches tall, which is equivalent to 87 inches in total.

Who has attempted to break the current mens world high jump record and failed?

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Many athletes have attempted to break the current men's world high jump record of 2.45 meters held by Javier Sotomayor, but as of now, none have succeeded. Some of the notable attempts include attempts by Mutaz Essa Barshim and Gianmarco Tamberi.

How high do 14 year olds jump high jump?

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On average, 14-year-olds can clear heights ranging from 4 to 5 feet in high jump competitions. Factors such as training, athleticism, and technique can influence individual performance.

Who holds the currents womens world record for high jump?

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the current world record for the indoor is held by Kajsa Bergqvist from Sweden with a jump of 2.08m.

the current world record for the outdoor is held by Stefka Kostadinova from Bulgaria with a jump of 2.09m

Who broke the World high jump record 1968?

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Dick Fosbury of the United States broke the world high jump record in 1968. He introduced a new technique, the "Fosbury Flop," which revolutionized the sport by jumping headfirst and backwards over the bar.

Who holds the world record for the 110 meter high hurdles?

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The men's world record for the 110 meter hurdles is held by Aries Merritt of the USA, at 12.80, set in London in 2012.

The women's 100 meter hurdles record is 12.21 seconds set by Yordanka Donkova of Bulgaria in 1988.

What are the men's indoor high jump records?

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The current men's indoor high jump world record is held by Javier Sotomayor from Cuba, who set it at 2.43 meters in 1989. The current men's indoor high jump Olympic record is held by Charles Austin from the United States, who set it at 2.39 meters in 1996.

How high can a person jump vertically?

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61 inches is the world record but usually people can only jump around 45-50 inches

How high can a bunny jump?

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Those little monsters can jump up to 2 feet high straight up. They would jump that high to get away from trouble, find a mate, or to munch on your vegetable garden. They tear that up where I come from (MD).

How high do foxes jump?

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Foxes can jump at least 4 feet. This is why certain fences will not keep them out. Some foxes can jump as high as 6 feet.

How old do you have to be to jump?

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The answer to that is somewhere around one, to infinity. Depends on your local provider though.

When did Charles Austin beat the high jump olympic games record?

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Charles Austin won gold in high jump at the 1996 Games in Atlanta with a jump of 2.39 meters (7 feet, 10 1/10 inches). It stands today as an Olympic record.

What are skills needed in high jump?

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These skills are needed in high jump

Flexibility

Speed

Power

Aerial Awareness

What is the average long jump for a 13yr old im 13 and i jump 5.04m. is that good?

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Yes it is, it is farther than most High School Girls length, the average for 13-14 is 16 feet, you are jumping 15.5ft.

How high can a bison jump?

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They can jump close to 6 feet vertical, which much higher than cattle. This is the main reason why a bison producer has to have his or her bison handling facility fences at a height of 8 feet to handle bison.

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A bison normally would respect a fence unless he is pressured in such a way that he and the rest of his herd need to find some way to escape, or if he's alone in a pasture and is desperate to get to his herd which is on the other side of the fence. A bison will even wreck a solid board fence in a bison handling facility if he can't see his herd-mates when being pushed through to the squeeze.

Who are the officials in high jump?

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SCORER

1. Will take names of all contestants.

2. Maximum 2 participants per team, per gender, per grade.

3. Will check to make sure pit has been raked before calling next jumper.

4. When pit is raked call "Brown up, Smith on deck, Jones in the hole."

5. Record distance for of measured jump.

6. Will allow each jumper 3 jumps.

SCRATCH JUDGE

1. Will call "scratch" when jumper passes line.

2. Measure jump to closest point on scratch board.

3. Announce measurement to scorer to the nearest 1/4 inch.

PIT JUDGES (2)

Place marker corresponding with the number on the scorer's sheet at the edge

of the pit in line with the mark of the jumper's body nearest the scratch board.

Will rake pit in preparation for the next jumper.

After all 3 jumps are taken - one pit judge will hold the tape at the "zero" mark

at the place where each stake is in the pit calling out the number on the stake.