Pronunciation: [lˈɒŋ d͡ʒˈʌmp] (IPA) 
The word "long jump" is spelled as /lɒŋ dʒʌmp/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first part "long" is pronounced as /lɒŋ/, with a long "o" sound followed by "ng" sound. The second part "jump" is pronounced as /dʒʌmp/, with a soft "j" sound and a short "u" sound, followed by an "m" sound. Together, the word refers to an athletic event in which athletes jump as far as possible, hence the name "long jump".
Long jump is a track and field event that involves leaping horizontally in an attempt to cover the greatest possible distance. It is a highly technical event in athletics, and athletes are required to possess a combination of speed, power, agility, and technique. The objective is to jump as far as possible from a takeoff point marked on the runway, known as the board, into a sandpit.
The long jump requires athletes to sprint down the runway, building up significant speed, before taking off from one foot as close to the foul line as possible. They must then extend their bodies horizontally, stretching their legs forward, attempting to achieve the maximum distance. The measurement is taken from the leading edge of the takeoff point to the closest mark made in the sand by any part of the athlete's body.
To excel in the long jump, athletes employ various techniques, including the hitch-kick, hang, or the more modern flop method. These techniques enable athletes to generate greater lift and momentum, thereby maximizing the distance covered. Athletes often dedicate substantial time and effort to improve their strength, coordination, and skills needed to execute these techniques effectively.
Long jump events are contested in various levels of competition, ranging from school-level athletics to the Olympic Games and World Championships. Athletes who excel in the long jump are admired for their speed, power, and grace as they soar through the air, pushing the limits of human athletic ability.
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The word "long jump" originated from the combination of two words: "long" and "jump".
The term "long" comes from the Middle English word "longe", which came from the Old English word "lang", meaning "elongated" or "stretched out". Its origins can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "langaz".
The word "jump" has its roots in the Middle English word "jumpen", which came from the Old French word "jumper". This word was derived from the Latin word "iambus", meaning "to leap" or "to jump".
Therefore, when combined, the phrase "long jump" refers to a jump or leap over a longer distance. It accurately describes the event in athletics where participants attempt to jump the farthest distance horizontally.
