Meaning of the word "the long jump" in English

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the long jump

US /ðə ˈlɔŋ dʒʌmp/
UK /ðə ˈlɔŋ dʒʌmp/
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Noun

1.

an athletic event in which competitors jump as far as possible horizontally from a take-off point after a running start

Example:
She set a new record in the long jump at the national championships.
Training for the long jump requires speed, strength, and technique.
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