Editing Long jump (section)

===Take-off-zone reform===
[[World Athletics]] has considered fundamental rule changes to the long jump. In a test phase starting with the 2025 indoor season, athletes will now take off from a wider zone instead of the traditional take-off board. This new 40-centimetre take-off zone was introduced by World Athletics to reduce the number of invalid attempts (around 30%) that have been common in recent years. The international athletics governing body believes that the new take-off zone will not only improve fairness and excitement for the athletes but also provide a more thrilling experience for the audience.<ref name="take-off zone">{{cite web|title=The long jump revamp begins with a Take-Off Zone trial in Dusseldorf this weekend|url=https://olympics.com/en/featured-news/long-jump-athletics-rules-history-world-records-olympics-techniques|last=Watta|first=Evelyn|date=5 February 2025|access-date=8 February 2025|website=olympics.com|publisher=[[International Olympic Committee|IOC]]}}</ref>

Traditionally, the jump distance is measured from the foul line to the nearest break in the sand. Under the new trial, the measurement will instead be taken from the exact point where the jumper's front foot leaves the zone.<ref name="take-off zone"/> Consequently, the effective jump distance is crucial for the outcome of the competition.

During the test phase, the jumps will also be recorded according to the traditional rules and will therefore be eligible for records and top lists.