Distance to pit from starting board is 18' or 24'.. Athletes must be able to jump 18' in practice to participate in a meet.
World Records
Women 15.50 m (50'10¼") Inessa Kravets UKRAINE 1995-Aug-10
Men 18.29 m (60'0¼") Jonathan Edwards GREAT BRITAIN 1995-Aug-07
World Records
Women 15.50 m (50'10¼") Inessa Kravets UKRAINE 1995-Aug-10
Men 18.29 m (60'0¼") Jonathan Edwards GREAT BRITAIN 1995-Aug-07