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Andy Díaz Hernández achieved a historic triple jump of 18.15m, securing European gold for Italy. This leap ranks him fourth on the world all-time list, just 3cm shy of the championship record.
The Cuban-born Italian athlete delivered this performance on August 15, surpassing his season's best of 17.87m. His second attempt of 18.15m was unmatched throughout the competition. Read more culture coverage.
Portugal's Pedro Pichardo, the reigning world champion, took silver with a jump of 17.76m. Italy's Andrea Dallavalle claimed bronze, while France's Thomas Gogois and Turkey's Can Özüpek followed in fourth and fifth place. Related: Idaho Runner Sets Guinness Record with 125 Shirts in Marathon.
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Andy Díaz Hernández leaps 18.15m to secure European gold, ranking fourth on the world all-time list. Andy Díaz Hernández achieved a historic triple jump of 18.15m, securing European gold for Italy. This leap ranks him fourth on the world all-time list, just 3cm shy of the championship record.
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Runner World published this brief on August 15, 2026. The underlying Athletics Weekly report was dated August 15, 2026.
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