The triple jump, sometimes referred to as the hop, step and jump or the hop, skip and jump, is a track and field event, similar to long jump. As a group, the two events are referred to as the "horizontal jumps".

What is the triple jump? The triple jump is one of the two horizontal jump events on the track and field programme. During the triple jump, each competitor must run down the track and perform a hop, a step and then a jump into a sand pit.

Dec 3, 2024 · Triple jump, event in track and field in which an athlete makes a horizontal jump for distance incorporating three distinct, continuous movements—a hop, in which the athlete takes off and lands on the same foot; a step, landing on the other foot; and a jump, landing in any manner, usually with both feet together.

Jan 22, 2024 · The triple jump, also known as the hop, step, and jump, is one of the oldest recorded track and field events. It has been a staple in the Olympic Games since their inception in ancient Greece, and it continues to captivate audiences around the world with its unique blend of power and grace.

Dec 11, 2024 · In the triple jump, athletes sprint down a runway and perform three jumps in a row before landing in a sandpit. The three jumps are referred to as a hop, skip (or step) and jump. The goal: travel as far as possible from the takeoff point into the sandpit.

The triple jump, also known as the hop, step, and jump, has a long history dating back to ancient Greece. Originally, athletes would perform a series of three jumps in succession, with the hop and step being done on the same foot.

The following table shows the world record progression in the men's and women's triple jump, officially ratified by the IAAF.

Mar 24, 2021 · Triple jump or ‘hop, step and jump’ can be broken down into three phases; the approach, take off, and landing. Here we explain the main points to work on for each stage of the jump.

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