Jamaica: Wayne Pinnock produces a spectacular soar of 8.36M to seize the silver medal within the males’s lengthy soar last on the Olympic Video games in Paris, France.
Pinnock finishes behind Miltiádis Tentóglou from Greece, who cops the gold medal and defends his title with one of the best soar of 8.48m. The bronze medal was bagged by Mattia Furlani of Italy, who jumped 8.34m.
Following his big achievement, Lengthy Soar Olympic Silver Medallist Wayne Pinnock stated that he prayed for this second, and phrases can’t describe his intense elation. Pinnock additionally added that he’s joyful that folks can see what lengthy jumpers in Jamaica have to supply.
He additionally outlined, “My daughter has been the most important blessing in my life, each on and off the monitor.”
With this victory, the Jamaican made historical past by successful his country’s first Olympic Lengthy Soar medal since 1996, bringing dwelling the silver.
Not solely this, however Pinnock secured this big milestone on the event of Jamaica’s independence on August 6.
Whereas expressing his satisfaction, Prime Minister of Jamaica, Andrew Holness, congratulated the participant and stated, “Congratulations to Wayne Pinnock on his unbelievable achievement, securing the Olympic silver medal within the lengthy soar on our Independence Day! You represented Jamaica with excellence and keenness. Congratulations and thanks.”
Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett additionally joined others in congratulating the athlete and stated, “From World Championships silver medallist final yr to Olympic silver medal winner, this stable soar of 8.36 meters isn’t any small feat! We’re very happy with you Wayne! This achievement is a testomony to your distinctive expertise and arduous work, and is a becoming prize as we mark our independence.”
This additionally marks the fourth Olympic medal for Jamaica which Pinnock secured after six wonderful jumps. Different medals which have been secured by the Jamaicans embody 2 silver medals and 1 bronze medal.
Kishane Thompson and Shaneika Rickett secured silver in Males’s 100 m and Ladies’s Triple Soar, respectively, whereas Rajindra Campbell bagged bronze in Males’s Shot Put.
