Find uplifting stories about heroes, innovations, and solutions
5 results for "long jump"
After battling hormonal issues and weight struggles in 2025, Indian long jumper Ancy Sojan leaped to a personal best of 6.75 meters, showing remarkable consistency with five jumps over 6.50 meters. Her comeback proves that dedication and discipline can overcome even the toughest physical and mental challenges.
A two-year-old black cat named Smino just soared past the current feline long jump world record with a 104-inch leap in midtown Sacramento. His owner Alex Simphoukham has been training him like a fitness client, with an active lifestyle and plenty of protein.
Princeton junior Greg Foster soared past his own Ivy League long jump record with an 8.01-meter leap that now ranks sixth in the entire nation. Just two weeks after setting the previous record, the multi-talented athlete proved he's still reaching new heights.
A 23-year-old Denver native soared into history when he won the long jump at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, becoming his city's first gold medalist. His victory by just an inch and a half marked a milestone moment for Colorado sports.
After a devastating knee injury ended his athletic season, 18-year-old Devin Brenner found healing through Lego sets during his 10-month recovery. Now he's giving custom Lego kits to young patients facing their own hospital journeys.