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The Cuban triple jumper Leyanis Pérez won the gold medal at the Nanjing 2025 World Indoor Athletics Championships in China, with a jump of 14.93 meters that confirmed her as the best in her specialty for the year.
The performance was complemented by her compatriot Liadagmis Povea, who secured the silver medal with a distance of 14.57 meters, marking a historic 1-2 for Cuba in the women's event, according to the website JIT.
Pérez, 23 years old and from Pinar del Río, opened the competition with a powerful jump that left the rest of the competitors without a chance, including the current Olympic champion, the Dominican Thea Lafond.
Just five centimeters short of her personal record, the Cuban athlete demonstrated absolute control from the start and even opted to decline her last two attempts, confident in her initial mark.
This result allowed him to improve upon the silver medal he obtained in the previous edition of the event, held in Glasgow, and bring a world title back to Cuba in this discipline after 17 years, when Yargelis Savigne won in Valencia 2008.
For her part, Povea, trained by former world champion Yoelbi Quesada, demonstrated solidity and consistency with five valid jumps, including another of 14.56 meters that would have also been enough to secure second place. The silver medal she achieved represents her best international performance as an elite category athlete.
The podium was completed by the Spanish athlete Ana Peleteiro with a jump of 14.29 meters. Lafond, on the other hand, had to settle for fourth place after reaching 14.18 meters.
With the outstanding performances of its female triple jumpers, Cuba's participation in the championship came to a close. In contrast, fellow triple jumper Lázaro Martínez had a much lower than expected performance, with a modest jump of 14.04 meters that placed him in 14th position.
Frequently asked questions about the triumph of the Cuban triple jumpers at the Nanjing 2025 Athletics World Championships
What achievement did Leyanis Pérez reach at the Nanjing 2025 World Athletics Championships?
Leyanis Pérez won the gold medal at the Nanjing 2025 Indoor Athletics World Championship with a jump of 14.93 meters, establishing herself as the best of the year in her specialty. This achievement surpasses her previous performance, where she won silver in Glasgow.
How did Liadagmis Povea stand out in the same event?
Liadagmis Povea won the silver medal with a jump of 14.57 meters, marking her best international performance in the elite category. Her consistency in jumps was key to securing second place on the podium.
What was triple jumper Lázaro Martínez's performance at the 2025 Nanjing World Championships?
Lázaro Martínez had a performance below expectations, finishing in 14th place with a jump of 14.04 meters. This result contrasted with the impressive performances of his teammates Pérez and Povea.
What significance does the triumph of the Cuban triple jumpers have for athletics in Cuba?
The victory of Leyanis Pérez and Liadagmis Povea marks a historic milestone for Cuban athletics, achieving a 1-2 finish on the podium at the World Indoor Athletics Championships. This success returns a world title to Cuba in this discipline after 17 years.
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