Not One World Record But TWO!
By Janey1966
@Janey1966 (24170)
Carlisle, England
September 8, 2011 2:31pm CST
I'm talking about the Brit, Jonathan Edwards, the greatest Triple Jumper ever. Apparently, his world record equates to over 60ft.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DIN4Q5yT9M
Wow!
Obviously, he's too old to compete now but I doubt his WR will be broken anytime soon. I hope not anyway as I remember seeing this live way back in 1995 and it looked like he was going to jump out of the pit, he jumped that far.
What astounds me about this is his physique and the fact it all looks natural to him. None of this rocking and rolling as he approaches (not that I'm an expert or anything).
Haha!
Obviously, he's too old to compete now but I doubt his WR will be broken anytime soon. I hope not anyway as I remember seeing this live way back in 1995 and it looked like he was going to jump out of the pit, he jumped that far.
What astounds me about this is his physique and the fact it all looks natural to him. None of this rocking and rolling as he approaches (not that I'm an expert or anything).
Haha!1 response
@changjiangzhibin89 (17239)
• China
9 Sep 11
60ft,over 18m,what a amazing record!For an athlete,his or her ability is both innate and coming through practice.Some don't cut out to be a athlete.
@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
9 Sep 11
I certainly don't. My claim to fame was running through the sandpit instead of jumping into it. This is why I admire anyone who has the technique to make it look so easy, like Jonathan did in the video.
My claim to fame was running through the sandpit instead of jumping into it. This is why I admire anyone who has the technique to make it look so easy, like Jonathan did in the video.1 person likes this
@changjiangzhibin89 (17239)
• China
10 Sep 11
"Running through the sandpit",It seems that you have mentioned it before,then you were a middle school student.Everyone has his strong points.There is no need for us all to become athletes.
