The Venezuelan Yulimar Rojas, a favorite at the upcoming World Championships in athletics and holder of the triple jump world record, will not compete in the long jump after his classification mark of 6.93 meters was invalidated due to wearing non-regulation shoes that day. The Eugene World Cup (USA) It will start on July 15.
Rojas made the minimum in June at the Athletics meeting city of Guadalajaraaccording to World Athletics, but he wore triple jump shoes that were not allowed for the long jump. The approved sole thickness limit for the long jump is 20 millimeters and 25 mm for the triple jump.
“Rojas intended to compete in the long jump after this event, with approved shoes, to qualify for the Eugene’2022 World Championships, but an injury prevented him from doing so,” the team added. International FederationWorld Athletics (WA), in a statement.
“We know this decision will be disappointing for Yulimar Rojas and his fans, but we hope to see him compete in the triple jump at the World Championships and qualify for both events next year in Budapest World Cup 2023explanation by WA.
Source: La Verdad
I am Ida Scott, a journalist and content author with a passion for uncovering the truth. I have been writing professionally for Today Times Live since 2020 and specialize in political news. My career began when I was just 17; I had already developed a knack for research and an eye for detail which made me stand out from my peers.
