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my 7th grader is going out for track this week, and asked me what I thought about the triple jump? I realized I don't know anything about it, and thought it seemed like sort of an odd event. Thoughts? I mean, name the last famous "Triple Jumper" from the Olympics.
I also told him I wish they ran the 60 like they do in College.
Very odd event but combines three skills used a lot in Track training. Was once called the Hop, Step and jump. The Single leg Hop, and step (otherwise known as a bound) are the core of any plyometrical training program whilst jumping is obviously a core skill in the sport of Track and Field.
It is a really, really demanding event. A lot of pressure through the body at each stage. Bringing junior talent up in the event is really hard. We had an athlete on our High School team who just graduated last year here in Australia. Offers from all over America. He has still yet to use his full long jump run up for the Triple, as it would put his body through strain it probably is not strong enough to cope with yet. You have to sacrifice a little in the way of performance in your juniors to maintain long term prospects. Super technical.
Name the last famous, Discus thrower, shot putter, High jumper etc. You just don't remember many names of Track stars period anymore.
