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View synonyms for triple jump

triple jump

noun

, Track and Field.
  1. a jumping event for distance in which a participant leaps on one foot from a takeoff point, lands on the same foot, steps forward on the other foot, leaps, and lands on both feet.


triple jump

noun

  1. an athletic event in which the competitor has to perform successively a hop, a step, and a jump in continuous movement Also calledhop, step, and jump
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of triple jump1

First recorded in 1960–65
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Example Sentences

“She’s able to throw the ball far and makes good decisions,” said Baker, who is also on the track and field team, specializing in triple jump, hurdles and javelin.

Atkins did win two events at this meet, however, becoming a three-time champ in the triple jump and a repeat winner of the long jump.

Legend was a teenage star at triple jump and targeted the 2012 London Olympics before being sidelined by a back injury.

From BBC

Incoming freshman quarterback Karson Gordon, who was in town to compete in the triple jump at the Arcadia Invitational, also attended practice Saturday.

His triple jump skills have him dreaming of competing at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

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