Video: Eighth-grader hits front flip on landing of long jump

By Lynden Ostrander Jun 4, 2016, 11:40pm

Illinois eighth-grader David B. Emuze amuses crowd with rare landing on long jump.

8th grader David B. Emuze of Springfield Ball Charter School (Illinois). Emuze performed a 17 foot, 10-inch long jump, and topped it off with an acrobatic front flip.

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Illinois eighth-grader executes an insane impromptu front flip after long jump

David B. Emuze of Springfield Ball Charter School (Illinois) is an eye-popping athlete. Need proof? See the video above.

Emuze performed a 5.43-meter long jump and topped it off with a stylish acrobatic front flip at a local meet.

Did we mention he's only in eighth grade?

The 5-foot-10, 167-pound eighth-grader hasn't even hit high school yet. Emuze also competes in the high jump, 4x100 relay, shot put, basketball and football.