Slightly OT: The Somersault Long Jump
by Shifty (2021-08-03 10:43:18)

In reply to: Question for kk or anyone else knowledge about long jump  posted by DBCooper



This article describes the mechanics of long jumping well to help understand what the athletes are trying to do.

It also tells the story of one man from New Zealand, Tuariki Delamere, who tried to change the way long jumping is done.