Long jump Triple jump

Author: (Japanese) Susumu Okano
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Publishing Date: 2002-10-01
Features: Athletics is a sport with a long history and is also the most widely conducted sport in the world. Athletics is the cornerstone of the Olympic Games, embodying the Olympic motto of "Faster, Higher, Stronger," and is the event with the most gold medals awarded, making it a major competition in the Olympic Games. At the same time, athletics is a mandatory event in all levels of major sports competitions. As a fundamental sport, athletics can comprehensively develop an individual's athletic ability, physical qualities, and the spirit of perseverance and courage, making it highly valuable for training. Typically, the level of athletic performance often serves as a benchmark for measuring the overall athletic standards of a country or region. To better promote and develop athletics among young people in China, the People's Sports Publishing House has introduced the "Youth Athletics Technical Training Series" published by the Japanese Baseball Magazine, comprising 11 volumes. The entire series covers over 10 athletic events, is richly illustrated, easy to understand, and convenient for learning and practice. This book is one of them, serving as a popular reading material on the throwing event of the javelin. Its purpose is to guide novice javelin throwers and coaches, aiming to achieve the task of guiding javelin throwing to reach world-class levels. For athletes, what they want to know most is how to choose an athletics specialization to achieve good performance. Choosing the right specialization is not only about achieving good results but also about experiencing the true charm of athletics. The author hopes that through this book, young people who are interested in long jump and triple jump can gain a comprehensive understanding of the characteristics and training of these events from various aspects, including technical competition, life management, and more. This book is not only valuable for young enthusiasts but also, of course, for teachers and coaches in terms of guidance and research.