Carl Lewis, the world’s greatest-ever long jumper, has dismissed plans to trial changes in the event as an ‘April Fools joke’. World Athletics is considering the most radical overhaul of the long jump ...

World Athletics will trial a new format for the long jump this year in a bid to reduce the number of fouls in competition – but the idea to change the long-standing event has received plenty of ...

Carl Lewis discusses his trip to India, the state of athletics, and the need for better talent access, emphasizing the ...

A proposed format change could shake-up the long jump at major track and field competitions, but will the idea take flight? That’s the big question for those involved in the sport right now, notably ...

SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Miltiadis Tentoglou flexed his biceps, draped the Greek flag over his shoulders and stared up into the clear night sky above the packed Stade de France. It was a moment to ...