HIGH JUMP Flashcards
In which year did women make their Olympic high jump debut?
1928
Who was the first man in history to jump over 8 feet?
Javier Sotomayor
What is the current high jump world record set by Javier Sotomayor?
2.45m
Which two Olympic titles did Lolanda Balas win consecutively?
1960 and 1964
What is the minimum length of the high jump runway?
40m
What is the width of the high jump runway?
1.22m + 0.01m
What is the maximum number of attempts a jumper has at each height?
Three attempts
True or False: There is a penalty for a jumper who decides to pass on a height.
False
What is the Fosbury Flop?
A technique where athletes leap head first with their back to the bar
What happens if a jumper misses three consecutive jumps?
Eliminated from competition
What are the tie-breaking criteria for jumpers who have the same height?
- Fewest misses at the height at which the tie occurred
- Fewest misses throughout the competition
What is the age division height for 15-16 girls in metric?
2.15m
Fill in the blank: The high jump is a _______ event in which competitors must jump unaided over a horizontal bar.
track and field
What is the landing surface called in high jump?
Landing Pit
What is the purpose of high jump spikes?
To enhance grip and traction
