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Athletics Biography

Yulimar Rojas

“La Bomba”

Venezuelan · Caracas, Venezuela · Born 26 October 1995

Triple Jump
2x triple jump
olympic gold
15.74m
world record
5
world titles
15.74m
triple jump p b

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Venezuelan triple jump world record holder and two-time Olympic champion whose extraordinary leaping ability, technical mastery and dominant performances have made her the greatest triple jumper of all time.

Yulimar Rojas is a Venezuelan triple jumper and world record holder whose extraordinary performances have transformed her into one of Venezuela's greatest ever athletes and one of athletics' most charismatic figures. Her world record of 15.67m, set at the Tokyo Olympics, shattered the previous mark and is considered one of the finest field event performances in history. Her combination of speed, power, and technical mastery is unmatched.

Career Journey

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1995 👶 Born in Caracas, Venezuela
Career Timeline — Yulimar Rojas
1995
Born in Caracas, Venezuela