The take-off zone is 40 centimeters long, compared to the take-off board’s 20, and every jump from the zone is measured from the athlete's take-off point with the aid of cameras, as opposed to ...

A new long jump 'take off zone' has been trialled at the indoor athletics meet in Duesseldorf on Sunday in what may become a notable change to the long-established sport.The reform replaces the ...

The take-off zone is 40 centimeters long, compared to the take-off board's 20, and every jump from the zone is measured from the athlete's take-off point with the aid of cameras, as opposed to the ...

"Wow, what a great day. I am so excited because it is the first steps for me on the world stage," he said. "I have got time now [in my career] to improve my speed and my power. But I am so excited ...

German great Malaika Mihambo won a first long jump competition with a take-off zone rather than the traditional board at an indoor meet on Sunday. Twice world champion and Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold ...