longjumping

/ˈlɔŋˌdʒʌmpɪŋ/
verb
  1. Present participle of longjump: performing the athletic event of longjump.
    • Longjumping requires a lot of practice to perfect the technique.
    • The athletes are longjumping in the final round.
    • She has been longjumping since she was a child.
noun
  1. The activity or sport of performing longjumps.
    • Longjumping is one of the oldest track and field events.
    • The coach specializes in longjumping and sprinting.
    • He took up longjumping after watching the Olympics.