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Triple jump is a track and field event in which an athlete leaps as far as he or she can in three continuous jumps. The event, once called the hop, step, and jump, requires a blend of speed, strength, and technique.
Cerutty, Percy (1895-1975), was an Australian sports trainer and teacher. Cerutty trained nine world record holders. At his athletic center at… More>>
Gunnell, Sally (1966-...), was an outstanding British hurdler in the 400 meters event (see Hurdling). She won a gold medal in the 1992 Olympic… More>>
Coe, Sebastian (1956-...), one of the United Kingdom's outstanding athletes, won fame for his record-breaking triumphs in track events. In 1979,… More>>
Exeter, Marquess of (1905-1981), David Cecil, became a famous British amateur athlete and sports administrator. He won the gold medal in the… More>>
Abrahams, Harold Maurice (1899-1978), held the English long-jump record for 32 years with his jump of 24 ft. 2 1/2 in. (7.378 meters), made in… More>>
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