World Athletics Rules
🏛️Official — World Athletics5.9 Long Jump (Technical Rule 185)
Verdict
The athlete takes off from behind or on the takeoff board. The jump is measured from the nearest mark in the landing area made by any part of the athlete's body to the takeoff line (extended), at right angles to the takeoff line.
Source: Rule 185.6
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