Pedro Pablo Pichardo, a Cuban-born athlete now representing Portugal, and Jordan Díaz, competing for Spain, stole the spotlight in the men's triple ju.
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On Friday, Joe Kovacs implied that he's been throwing 24m in practice and today at Pre, he showed that may not be hyperbole as he had two throws over 23m. After looking poor in China, Sha'Carri looked great today in the US as did Keely Hodgkinson who ran smart and won big.
"Venezuelan triple jump champion Yulimar Rojas announces her withdrawal from the Paris 2024 Olympics due to an Achilles tendon injury. Learn more about her journey and plans for recovery."
Olympic triple jump champion Yulimar Rojas tore her left Achilles tendon and said Friday she will miss this year's Paris Games. “My heart is broken, and I want to apologize for not been able to represent you (Venezuelans) in Paris 2024,” said Rojas, the world record holder in the event. Rojas last competed in September when she won the Diamond League.