Why aren't athletes getting better at the long jump?

There is nothing anomalous about the long jump. It is not true that nearly every track and field record is broken on a regular basis. In the most recent world championship, there was only one world record set, and that was in a relay. Here are ... read more

There is nothing anomalous about the long jump. It is not true that nearly every track and field record is broken on a regular basis. In the most recent world championship, there was only one world record set, and that was in a relay. read more

The most obvious reason is money: Jumping long doesn’t pay. Todd Lane, who coaches college jumpers at LSU, told me that one of the keys to being a fantastic long jumper is having world-class speed. read more

Some athletes and coaches view the long jump as simply an event that involves running and jumping. Yes, that is the fundamental premise of this event, but I can assure you there is a bit more to it than just that. read more