Christian won his third World title with his Olympics Gold Medal. In 2011 it was the World Championships and back in 2007
it was the World Youth Championships In Ostrava, in the Czech Republic (15.98m). Will Claye beat him at the 2012
World Indoors Championship 17.63m to 17.70m in Istanbul, Turkey. The photos above show Christian jumping during
the final and then making the customary lap of celebration with his national flag.
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| Men's Triple Jump Final. 2012 London Games |
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| 1. Christian TAYLOR |
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USA |
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17.81m SB |
2. Will CLAYE
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USA |
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17.62m |
3. Fabrizio DONATO
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ITA |
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17.48m |
4. Daniele GRECO
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ITA |
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17.34m |
5. Leevan SANDS
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BAH |
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17.19m |
6. Benjamin COMPAORE
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FRA |
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17.08m |
7. Tosin OKE
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NGR |
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16.95m |
8. Alexis COPELLO
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CUB |
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16.92m |
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