USATF Masters Nationals qualifying standards for the triple jump by age group from M35/W35 through M70/W70.
Standards shown by 5-year age group. You compete in the age group matching your age on the first day of competition.
| Age Group | Qualifying Standard | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| M35 | 14.50m | 47'7" |
| M40 | 13.80m | 45'3.25" |
| M45 | 12.80m | 42'0" |
| M50 | 11.80m | 38'8.5" |
| M55 | 10.80m | 35'5.25" |
| M60 | 9.80m | 32'1.75" |
| M65 | 8.90m | 29'2.5" |
| M70 | 8.00m | 26'3" |
| Age Group | Qualifying Standard | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| W35 | 12.00m | 39'4.5" |
| W40 | 11.20m | 36'9" |
| W45 | 10.30m | 33'9.5" |
| W50 | 9.40m | 30'10" |
| W55 | 8.50m | 27'10.75" |
| W60 | 7.70m | 25'3.25" |
| W65 | 6.90m | 22'7.5" |
| W70 | 6.20m | 20'4" |
| Athlete | Age Group | Mark | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Edwards | M40 | 15.39m (50'6") | 2006 | Masters World Best |
| Mike Conley | M45 | 14.82m (48'7.5") | 2008 | |
| Sheila Hudson | W50 | 11.84m (38'10") | 2012 | WMA World Record |
| Keturah Orji | W35 | 13.90m (45'7") | 2024 |
Masters triple jumpers often see their hop phase dominate as fatigue sets in with age. Deliberately practicing balanced distribution (approx. 35-30-35%) between phases through specific drills helps maintain technical efficiency.
Ground contact time in the hop and step is the key to triple jump distance. Maintain reactive strength through bounding, hurdle hops, and depth jumps year-round. Even 2 plyometric sessions per week preserves fast-twitch function significantly.
Like the long jump, triple jump distance correlates strongly with approach speed. Sprint training (30–80m at near-max effort) is essential for masters triple jumpers. Don't neglect speed work in favor of more triple-jump-specific training.
The hop leg bears extreme loading in masters triple jump. Single-leg Romanian deadlifts, Bulgarian split squats, and unilateral plyometrics build the durability needed to withstand repeated high-impact landings.
As masters triple jumpers may see speed reduction, a slightly shorter approach run (14–16 strides vs. 18–22) can improve consistency and foul avoidance. Find the approach length that maximizes controlled speed at the board.
Triple jump is high-impact by nature. Masters athletes should monitor knee and ankle health carefully, include adequate rest between triple jump training sessions, and substitute bounding or step-jump drills when managing soreness.
The USATF Masters Nationals qualifying standard for the M50 triple jump is 11.80m (38'8.5"), for athletes aged 50–54.
Yes, the triple jump is contested at both USATF Masters Indoor and Outdoor Championships. Indoor competitions use a shorter runway without wind readings for records.
The long jump typically draws larger masters fields than the triple jump. However, the triple jump often has highly competitive M35–M50 divisions at national championships, making it a strong event for technically accomplished masters athletes.
Yes, many former long jumpers transition to triple jump in masters competition. The speed and explosive ability developed as a long jumper transfers well, and masters-level triple jump technique can be developed with focused coaching and practice.
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