Double Olympic Champion Christian Taylor (2012 & 2016) added a sixth global title
to his name when he retained his World Championship in Doha. The World Youth Champion
way back in 2007 cleared 17.86m and 17.92m in Qatar with his fourth and fifth jumps, to
steal another gold medal from Will Claye (leading until the third round with 17.74m).
Christian is seen above taking his final jump (17.54m). He won the event in 2017, 2015 and 2011.
2019 World Athletics Championships Doha, Qatar.
Final Men's triple jump.
1. |
Christian Taylor
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United States |
17.92
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SB
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2. |
Will Claye |
United States |
17.74 |
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3. |
Hugues Fabrice Zango |
Burkina Faso |
17.66 |
AR |
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4. |
Pedro Pablo Pichardo |
Portuga |
17.62 |
SB |
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5. |
Cristian Nápoles |
Cuba |
17.38 |
PB |
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6. |
Donald Scott |
United States |
17.17 |
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7. |
Alexis Copello |
Azerbaijan |
17.10 |
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8. |
Jordan Díaz |
Cuba |
17.06 |
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