Reach (also known as wingspan) is the physical measurement of the length from one end of an individual's arms (measured at the fingertips) to the other when raised parallel to the ground at shoulder height. The average reach correlates to the person's height and is measured in inches. The distance AB is the wing span of this Aer Lingus Airbus A320. ...
An above average reach is desired in sports such as basketball and boxing. For instance Lennox Lewis had an 84 inch reach despite being 77 inches in height. This unusually long reach allowed him to hit opposing boxers from relatively safe distances where they could not reach him. Sara Giauro shoots a three-point shot, FIBA Europe Cup for Women Finals 2005. ... Professional boxing bout featuring Ricardo DomÃnguez (left) versus Rafael OrtÃz Boxing, also called Western Boxing, prizefighting (when referring to professional boxing) or the sweet science (a common nickname among fans), is a sport and martial art in which two participants of similar weight fight each other with their... Lennox Claudius Lewis (born September 2, 1965 in West Ham, London, England) is a retired professional boxer, who represented Canada in the Olympics and fought under the British flag as a professional. ...