korkeushyppyjä

Korkeushyppyjä, also known as high jumpers, are athletes who specialize in the high jump event, a track and field discipline. The objective of the high jump is to clear a horizontal bar placed at a specific height with two hands, using a running start and a specific technique to propel the body upwards. The bar is initially set at a height that no athlete has previously cleared, and the competition involves multiple rounds where athletes attempt to clear increasingly higher bars.

The high jump event has a rich history, with its origins dating back to the ancient Olympic Games. It has been a staple of the modern Olympic Games since the first edition in 1896. The event is governed by international governing bodies such as the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) and the World Athletics.

High jumpers employ various techniques to maximize their clearance, including the Fosbury flop, where the athlete bends at the hips and swings their legs over the bar before straightening their body to clear it. Other techniques include the straddle jump and the scissors jump. The sport requires a combination of strength, speed, flexibility, and technique.

Notable high jumpers include Patrik Sjöberg, who holds the world record with a clearance of 2.45 meters, and Mutaz Essa Barshim, who won the gold medal in the high jump at the 2016 Summer Olympics. The high jump remains a popular and competitive event in the world of athletics, attracting top athletes from around the globe.