Jumping into the bar is almost a guaranteed way to hit the bar on the way up. This forces you to jump long instead of jumping high. There are a few ways to stop yourself from jumping into the bar in the high jump. Hold the curve on your runup. Athletes may find that they […]
High Jump Facts
How do you get good at high jump?
I saw this question online. My younger brother is an elite level high jumper and I was once Australian junior champion when I was at school. One of the things that we both agree on is the approach needed to become a champion high jumper. The winning height that you will achieve on the day […]
What is high jump?
High jump is a track and field event that tests the people’s ability to jump and clear a bar at the greatest height. The event is fascinating because it puts into perspective people’s ability to defy gravity and their own physical stature in order to propel themselves to heights beyond most people’s imaginations. Saying that […]
What is the high jump world record?
The high jump world record is an astonishing one and has risen greatly over the past 100 years. You can see video footage of the men’s high jump world record by Javier Sotomayor in the video below. Men’s high jump world record Javier Sotomayor2.45m To put this in perspective, someone photoshopped Mutarz Barshim’s 2.43m clearance […]
Do I need to be tall to be a successful high jumper?
No. There’s an association with the best high jumpers in the world being tall, but some of the most talented high jumpers in history weren’t that tall. Stefan Holm is the most renowned short high jumper from recent years. At a height of 1.81m (or 5 feet and 11 inches), the Swedish high jumper was […]