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Jump Rope Facts

  • Jump rope activity can be traced back to 1600 A.D. when the Egyptians used vines for jumping.
  • Many people associate jump roping with girls' play, but history indicates that jump roping was originally a man's game.
  • All forms of jumping, from individual jumping to multi-person Double Dutch jumping, involves highly technical moves and amazing stunts.
  • Jump roping organizations and clubs can be found almost anywhere.
  • Jump rope is practiced at a competitive level. Athletes compete in individual and team events using single ropes or double-Dutch. In freestyle routines, jumpers have a set time limit to demonstrate a combination of skills; during the speed events, athletes try to complete as many jumps as possible within a particular amount of time.
  • The world record for 30 second speed is 188 jumps!