Long Jump

Track is an intense sport with a variety of events, among them there lies sprinting, distance running, pole-vault, and throwing events such as discus and shot put. Many athletes chose to direct their energy towards a different event though: the long jump. “The long jump is an event that consists of one person, about 100 feet of track and a pit of sand,” Said Junior Eric Young “I’ve been jumping for years now, and it’s really my passion; once you’re out there at the pit it’s just you and the elements.” If you want to see competitors such as Eric try their hands (or their legs) at the long jump, come down to the track afterschool and witness some true athletic excellence.