ANDCuban jumper Lester Lescay is about to qualify for Spain, as announced this Monday by Facsa Playas Castellóna club where he plays and assured that the process that began after his marriage in 2022 is “very advanced” although not complete.
According to the Castellón club, the athlete already has a National Identity Document and the Spanish Federation is waiting. World Athletics give final approval to the change in eligibility
Lescay, who was a former runner-up in the under 18 world championship, has a personal best in the long jump of 8.35 meters achieved on June 23, 2024, and allows him to be in sixth position in the world ranking of the year .
The Spanish long jump record was established in 1999. Yago Lamela flying 8.56 metersas the world signed it Mike Powell in 1991 with a jump of 8.95.
The athlete left Cuba in 2022the year in which he got married and began the administrative process to obtain Spanish nationality and at this time he had not participated in international competitions.
Lescay, according to his club, hopes to be eligible in Spain for Apeldoorn Indoor European Championships and the Nanjing Outdoor World Championships as the main goal for this season. In addition, you will be able to participate in full Spanish championships and continue your club competition agenda with Facsa beaches of Castellón.
Source: La Verdad
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