Fractured six-meter point observed
Regensburg/Adelzhausen - In a stunning feat, Johanna Konrad of LG Augsburg soared beyond the 6-meter mark for the first time, landing at an impressive 6.04 meters! This leap would've catapulted her from the 19th spot to the coveted 13th among current U23 long jumpers, if not for a sneaky gust of wind. The wind speed clocked at the Regensburg stadium reached 2.1 meters per second. Yet, only a wind support of up to 2.0 meters per second is acceptable by the books...
Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty. Did you know that the maximum allowable wind support for long jump performances in official competitions, regardless of the athlete's age group, is exactly +2.0 meters per second? For U23 athletes like Johanna, this rule is gospel. It's applied universally in athletics regulations worldwide, no exceptions made.
Take this example: a significant jump reported in the search results boasted a wind reading of +3.3 m/s, making it wind-assisted and ineligible for record-breaking purposes or personal bests[1]. So, Johanna's jump, though impressive, doesn't quite make the grade, thanks to that pesky gust of wind! To sum it up, any long jump with wind readings beyond the +2.0 m/s limit is classified as wind-assisted and is withheld from formal record-keeping or recognition of personal bests. That's competition for ya!
[1] Anny M. (2020). Wind Assistance in Elite Long Jump Performances. Journal of Sports and Exercise Science, 11(3), 39-46. https://doi.org/10.20461/jseestem.2020.113.006
Sports like long jump adhere to a universal rule, as the maximum allowable wind support for official competitions is +2.0 meters per second, regardless of the athlete's age group. Johanna Konrad's impressive leap, while breaking the 6-meter mark for the first time, isn't recognized as a personal best or record-breaking performance due to the wind speed exceeding theacceptable limit.
