long jump. In a test phase that began with the 2025 indoor season, athletes took 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%) which had become common in recent years. The international athletics governing body was convinced that the new take-off zone would not only improve fairness and excitement for the athletes but also provide a more thrilling experience for the spectators.

Traditionally,