High jump


The high jump is a track and field event where each competitor jumps over a horizontal bar placed at a defined height and without the aid of a prop.

A jumper must take off on one foot and pass over the bar without dislodging it. If the bar is dislodged or there is a jumping error on three consecutive jumps the jumper is eliminated from competition and victory goes to the jumper who clears the greatest height.

The high jump involves head extension, thoracic extension, sacroiliac flexion and extension, ….