Long jump is a popular sport in the athletics category that requires athletes to jump as far as possible from a takeoff board. It's an exciting event that requires a combination of speed, strength, and technique. Though it is commonly known as the long jump, there are also other terms used in different regions to describe the event. In the United Kingdom, it's called the broad jump, while in the United States of America, it's may be referred to as the standing broad jump, horizontal jump, or track and field jump. In Asia, it can be called the hop, step, and jump, while in Jamaica, it's commonly known as the "hop, skip, and jump". Regardless of the term used, long jump remains a thrilling event that requires incredible athletic ability.