The document discusses the triple jump event in track and field. It aims to cover the goal, history, records, and technique of the triple jump. The goal is to jump the farthest distance over three jumps. A proper triple jump involves a hop, step, and jump in one of two sequences while landing on the same leg each time. The event has been part of the Olympics since 1896 and world records are held by Inessa Kravets at 15.50 meters for women and Jonathan Edwards at 18.29 meters for men.