These events are individual events which usually begin before the running events. Each athlete is allowed 3 attempts to compete for height or distance. These events are individual events which usually begin before the running events. Each athlete is allowed 3 attempts to compete for height or distance. High Jump - The athlete runs and jumps backwards, shoulders first over a horizontal bar onto a crash mat.
Athletes compete for height.
High Jump - The athlete runs and jumps backwards, shoulders first over a horizontal bar onto a crash mat. Athletes compete for height. They may touch the bar, but it may not fall off the stands. Long Jump - The athlete runs and jumps from a mark into a sand pit. They are measured for distance from the mark to their furthest back foot.