High jump

• The newest and most common technique over the bar is the Fosbury Flop.  Also still seen in competition today is the scissor technique. Older techniques include the Western roll, the Eastern cut-off, and the straddle techniques.

Watch this video to see how much high jump has changed over the years!

Pole vault

• The vault consists of an approach run,  plant, takeoff, swing up, extension, turn and push, and fly-away portions.

Check out this video of the world recorder holder!

Long jump

• The jump consists of an approach run and a takeoff from the board.
• Techniques seen in the air include the stride, the hitch, and the hang.

Check out the current world-leading jump!

Triple jump

• The jump consists of an approach run and a takeoff from the board followed by three phases: the hop, the step, and the jump.
• Techniques seen in the air include the stride, the hitch, and the hang

Check out this huge jump from the collegiate record holder!