GUINNESS WORLD RECORD CHALLENGE FOR THE MOST PEOPLE
PERFORMING THE STANDING LONG JUMP
RULES, REGULATIONS AND TIPS
Winning a trip to Olympia, Greece
The Long Jump finalists will consist of the four farthest jumps on Saturday and the four farthest
jumps on Sunday. The winning Tug of War team members’ names will be placed in a hat along with
the eight individuals who jumped the farthest in the Krinos Taste of the Danforth Long Jump
Guinness competition.
One individual will win the trip which is valued at approximately $4,800. For the rules and
regulations of this contest, as well as the restrictions and conditions of the prize, please refer to
www.tasteofthedanforth.com and the Guinness Record Contest. Printed copies are also available at
the registration desk.
We are delighted to be partnering with Athletics Ontario as part of our Guinness World Record
challenge. Proceeds from the sale of the Guinness commemorative wristbands will be donated to
the organization.
Athletics Ontario, formerly known as the Ontario Track and Field Association, is the not-for-profit
provincial sport governing body for track and field, road running, cross country and race walking for
the province of Ontario. The Association is athlete-centered, volunteer-based and club-driven.
“Athletics” is defined as “all athletics, including, but not restricted to, track and field, running,
jumping, throwing, cross country, race walking, road running, ultra-running and competitive
athletics held under the auspices of Athletics Canada”.
Records
The last officially recognized Olympic record for the standing long jump was 3.47 m (11.39 ft) in
1904 by Ray Ewry. The modern-day world record is a 3.71 m (12.17 ft) in 1968.
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Instructions
1. Stand upright with your feet spread hip-width apart. There are two foot marks on the long
jump mat.
2. Bend your knees and hips to move into a quarter-squat position while simultaneously
positioning your arms behind your body.
3. Swing both arms behind the body as far as possible, then move the arms forward forcibly.
4. When your arms are in front of your face and horizontal to the ground, stop their
movement at the instant you take off.
5. Keep your head up and look forward, toward the end of the mat.
Tips
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Take off at a 30-degree angle or less to avoid jumping upward.
Jumping too high is a poor technique.
Extend your legs as much as possible when landing to achieve the greatest distance and
absorb the impact with your hips and knees.
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