High Jump ... how long can the bar wobble?

[joggerjayne]

A high jumper "just" clears the jump, but catches the bar.

The bar is left, bouncing precariously.

And there's a bit of a breeze.

The spectators watch with bated breath.

At what point is it declared a good jump, so the officials can secure the bar for the next athlete?

And what happens if, just after it is declared a good jump, the bar falls off?

[TonyV]

Jogger - do you want Olympic rules or county?

[RATTER15]

A good jump is a good jump, once a good jump is declared, its final, I would imagine.

[joggerjayne]

Tony ... don't know ... I was just curious.

RATTER ... yes, I suppose so.

[Buenchico]

For a jump to remain valid, the bar must remain in place until the jumper leaves the landing area (which, in the case of top class athletics, means the landing mat).

Chris

[joggerjayne]

So jumpers should roll off the mat asap ... just in case !?

[alexanderd]

Jayne, now I am picturing them landing in a heap and rolling away as quick as poss, could be a medal for first off the mat

[TonyV]

Jogger - You just up for the jump - or you going to roll of the mat?