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The Cuban Robiel Yankiel Sol once again demonstrated his greatness and won the gold medal in the long jump, T46 category, at the World Para Athletics Championships taking place in New Delhi, India.
Double Paralympic and world champion, as well as the world record holder with 7.84 meters, Sol asserted his authority from the very first attempt, with an impressive jump of 7.57 that reaffirmed his global dominance in the discipline, achieving the best mark of the entire day at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
According to the official site Cubadebate, the silver medal went to Russian Nikita Kotukov (7.21 m) and the bronze to Chinese Hao Wang (7.19 m), in a final of exceptionally high standard that kept the suspense alive until the last jump.
In the same event, fellow Cuban Abraham Viltre (T46) failed to validate any of his three attempts and ended up without a score, despite his hopes of being a finalist.
Sol's performance keeps the aspirations of the delegation from the largest of the Antilles high, determined to stand out in this twelfth edition worldwide heading towards the Paralympic Games in Los Angeles 2028.
In the coming days, Lázaro Suárez (T13) will compete in the 100 and 400 meters, Guillermo Varona (F46), Ulicer Aguilera (F13), and Ever René Castro (F41) will participate in javelin, Daniel Milanés (T47) will compete in the 400 meters, and Felipa Isis Hechavarría (T46) will take part in the long jump, all with the goal of extending Caribbean glory in New Delhi.
Frequently Asked Questions about Robiel Yankiel Sol's Victory at the World Para Athletics Championships
How did Robiel Yankiel Sol win the gold in the long jump category T46?
Robiel Yankiel Sol won gold with a jump of 7.57 meters, asserting his authority from the very first attempt and reaffirming his dominance in the discipline. This result occurred at the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi, India.
Who were Robiel Yankiel Sol's rivals in the long jump final?
In the final, Russian Nikita Kotukov won the silver with a jump of 7.21 meters and Chinese Hao Wang took the bronze with 7.19 meters. The competition was of the highest level and kept the audience on edge until the final jump.
What does this victory mean for the Cuban delegation at the World Para Athletics Championships?
The triumph of Robiel Yankiel Sol keeps the aspirations of the Cuban delegation high, as they aim to excel in this twelfth world edition and continue their strong performance leading up to the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games.
What other Cuban athletes will participate in the World Para Athletics Championships?
In the coming days, Lázaro Suárez will compete in the 100 and 400 meters, Guillermo Varona in the javelin, Ulicer Aguilera in the javelin, Ever René Castro in the javelin, Daniel Milanés in the lap around the oval, and Felipa Isis Hechavarría in long jump, aiming to extend Caribbean glory in New Delhi.
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