As in any other athletic
event; injuries can, and will, occur. Triple jumpers are most
susceptible to lower body injures. Studies have show that ground
contacts in the triple jump are 4 times higher (the force) than when
walking. The triple jumpers body is having to endure 4 times more force
than normal. Therefore, the force being produced through a triple jumper's legs is very high.
The most common injures in the lower body of a triple jumper are foot/ankle and knee injuries. Because the foot/ankle and knee were not made to endure this much force this many times, injury can occur.
To help prevent injuries strength and proper technique is needed.
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