No-jump

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  1. 1
    An attempted long jump or triple jump that is disqualified for breaking a rule.

    "Unfortunately, by waiting as long as possible each time before jumping, he lost concentration and then, because of overstriding over the first part of the approach run, he made three no-jumps."

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"Unfortunately, by waiting as long as possible each time before jumping, he lost concentration and then, because of overstriding over the first part of the approach run, he made three no-jumps."

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