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After his long jump record was controversially canceled, Greek-Australian athlete Miltiadis Tendoglou bounced back, setting a new record that reaffirms his status in the sport. Neos Kosmos reports on his swift comeback.
A U.S. track star achieved a staggering 30-foot long jump, surpassing records, but the jump was disqualified due to a technicality. The feat remains one of athletics’ most controversial moments.
Pinnock soared to a world-leading distance in the long jump qualifying round, showcasing exceptional form and setting the stage as a top contender at the upcoming championship. The jump marked a major highlight in the competition.
World Athletics is set to trial a new long jump take-off rule aimed at enhancing performance and fairness. The experimental change will be tested at upcoming events, with results influencing future regulations.
Sreeshankar, though facing an early exit at the World Championships, remains satisfied with his performance despite being told he wouldn’t jump again. The Indian long jumper vows to come back stronger in future events.
Greece’s Miltiadis Tentoglou clinched gold with a dramatic final leap in the long jump at the World Athletics Championships, securing victory in a nail-biting finish. The win marks a historic moment for Greek athletics.
In a historic moment at the Tokyo Olympics, Mutaz Barshim and Gianmarco Tamberi shared the gold in the men’s high jump, asking, “Can we have two golds?” Their rare joint victory celebrates sportsmanship and unity.
A new study in Frontiers reveals a strong link between countermovement jump force-time characteristics and 2,000-m rowing ergometer performance, highlighting key indicators for optimizing rowing power and endurance.
Great Britain’s Morgan Lake cleared a new personal best of 2 meters in the high jump at the Diamond League final, showcasing her rising form and boosting her prospects for upcoming championships.