Known as the "hitch kick," a running motion helps the jumper maintain balance in the air. ... Greg Rutherford shatters British long jump record with leap of 8.51 metres in San Diego ...

Dixon won the long jump in the North 5A Regional last year with a leap of 22-4. He's also a good student with a 3.6 GPA, 4.8 weighted. He hopes to compete in track & field in college, and has a ...