The history of the jumping events is closely tied to the overall history of track and field. If Man was a runner from “the earliest times”, He was also a jumper for the same reasons. And within that history, there had been a gradual evolution of each jumping event. In fact, evolution is the underlying principle binding all jumping events together.

1. Long Jump was first practiced in the Ancient Olympic Games where it was a highly contested event. Halteres (weight carried by jumpers on each hand) and music were part of the action. The first one was used to propel the jumper during flight and the second one provided rhythm during execution. Today, Long Jump is practiced with a run-up and hand clapping is sometimes used to provide rhythm.
2. Triple Jump was popular in 19^th century Ireland. And during the first Olympic Games it was practiced using a hop + hop + jump style. Today, the event is done with a run-up and a hop + step + jump style.
3. High Jump has undergone some interesting changes throughout the years. Beginning with the first contest in the 19^th century, this event has seen many changes undertaken by athletes who constantly pushed themselves as they created more efficient and innovative jumping techniques.
4. The most important changes in the Pole Vault were both technical and logistical. Like high jump, vaulters constantly improved their techniques to reach new heights. Engineering provided them with the poles to carry out their feats