Spain’s Jordan Diaz secured his country’s first-ever Olympic gold medal in the men’s triple jump, defeating defending champion Pedro Pichardo of Portugal in a thrilling final. Diaz’s stunning performance, marked by his 17.86-meter jump, showcased his remarkable talent and solidified his place in Olympic history.
Portugal’s Pedro Pichardo, the defending Olympic champion, comfortably advanced to the triple jump final, setting the stage for a thrilling showdown against challengers like Spain’s Jordan Diaz and Burkina Faso’s Hugues Fabrice Zango. Diaz, a world lead holder this year, is considered Pichardo’s biggest threat.
