Long jump may be one of 10 events in a decathlete’s life, but it’s always held slightly more significance for Warner. And while nine of his events improved, Warner headed to the 2012 London Olympics without ever having matched his 2008 high school long jump record. But when Dan Pfaff — who is watching him practice hurdles in Phoenix just before Christmas — says “too high, too long,” Warner wants to hear more. He doesn’t buy much there but the aisles are wide enough to practice his spin for discus, an event that’s often on his mind. “I don’t think my high jump would go very well or my 400 or my 1,500.

Source: thestar July 03, 2016 14:14 UTC