
Kneel Jump
Kneel Jump is an event where the athlete starts
kneeling,
bum on heels (no pumping),
and jumps, as far as possible, landing on two feet.
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Swing your arms, get ready to jump. |
No pumping! MUST keep your bum on your heels until you are jumping. |
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Charlie Gordon, Junior Class, from Aupaluk, bronze medal: 89cm. |
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Kangiqsualujjuaq team practising. These athletes have an excellent attitude. |
READY... JUMP! |
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Kneel Jump Results
| Junior Female | Score | Community | |
| 1. Martha Nakulak | 61 cm | Quaqtaq | |
| 2. Jessie Mesher | 55.5 cm | Kuujjuaq | |
| 3. Louisa Sakiagak | 28 cm | Kangirsujuaq | |
| Junior Male | |||
| 1. Paul Savard | 101.5 cm | Quaqtaq | |
| 2. Daniel Oovaut | 99.5 cm | Quaqtaq | |
| 3. Charlie Gordon | 89 cm | Aupaluk | |
| Open Female | |||
| 1. Vicky Chevrier | 66.8 cm | Kangiqsualujjuaq | |
| 2. Elisapi Lucassie | 33 cm | Kangirsuk | |
| 3. Jeannie Simiunie | 62.5 cm | Kangirsuk | |
| Open Male | |||
| 1. Norman Saunders | 132 cm | Kuujjuaq | |
| 2. Jason Anahatak | 119 cm | Kangirsuk | |
| 3. Qaudluak Augiak | 110 cm | Kangirsuk |
Page last updated on June 16, 2001