The document provides information about the history, measurements, technique, and rules of the triple jump. It discusses that the event was introduced in the 1896 Olympics and describes the runway dimensions. It outlines the 3 phases of the jump - hop, step, and jump - and provides tips for each phase such as maintaining an upright body position and swinging the arms up. The summary also notes that officials include a chief judge and recorder and that the measurement is taken from the take-off board to the landing point in the sand pit.