Top 20 Triple Jumper celebrities in the world
Here is the latest list of the world's top 20 Triple Jumper celebrities [Updated April 19, 2021].
Christian Taylor was born
on June 18, 1990
in Fayetteville, United States.
He won the gold medal for triple jump at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. In 2014, he won the gold medal with his team at the World Relay Championships in Nassau, Bahamas. He has also competed in the long jump and 400 meter sprinting events.
Teddy Tamgho was born
on June 15, 1989
in France.
He was suspended from the sport for a year following three positive drug tests within an 18 month period.
Yulimar Rojas was born
on October 21, 1995
in Caracas, Venezuela.
In 2016, she set her personal best in the triple jump, reaching a height of 15.02 m.
Maria Vicente was born
on March 28, 2001
in Spain.
She won the heptathlon event at the 2019 European U20 Championships. She earned her first top 10 finish in senior international competition at the 2019 European Indoor Championships as a pentathlete.
Hrysopiyi Devetzi was born
on January 2, 1975
in Alexandroupoli, Greece.
She took gold at the 2007 Military World Games.
Al Joyner was born
on January 19, 1960
in St. Louis, United States.
At the 1984 Olympics he won the
Jim Thorpe Award, given to the best American athlete in a field event.
Nelson Evora was born
on April 20, 1984
in Ivory Coast.
He became the triple jump world champion in 2007 at the World Championships in Athletics.
Willie Banks was born
on March 11, 1956
in United States.
On June 16, 1985, he set a world record by jumping 17.97 meters, and was inducted into the National Track and Field Hall of Fame in 1999.
Yamile Aldama was born
on August 14, 1972
in Havana, Cuba.
She was the winner of the 2012 World Indoor Championships.
Caterine Ibarguen was born
on June 12, 1984
in Colombia.
Her 2005 high jump of 1.93 meters set a Colombian record. She competed at the 2004 Olympics in high jump, but did not medal.
Inessa Kravets was born
on October 5, 1966
in Ukraine.
She ran into doping issues in 2000 after testing positive for steroids and was suspending for two years.
Jouko Niva was born
on January 11, 1958
in Finland.
He played for the Lapland Lock athletic club.
Phillips Idowu was born
on December 30, 1978
in England.
He battled injuries in 2012 and was unable to qualify for the Olympics, which were in his hometown of London that year.
Omar Craddock was born
on April 26, 1991
in United States.
As a junior and senior at Florida he won the NCAA triple jump title.
Tay Clark was born
on February 9, 1998
in Australia.
She has been featured in a variety of media and press outlets including the Disney Channel which showcased her athletic talents and Women's Health Magazine in Australia.
Mike Conley Sr. was born
on October 5, 1962
in United States.
Former track star who won gold medals in the triple jump at events like the 1992 Olympics and 1993 IAFF World Championships. He is a two-time recipient of the Jim Thorpe Award and a member of the National Track and Field Hall of Fame.
He won the Foot Locker Celebrity Slam Dunk Contest in 1988, 1989 and 1992.
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