Cuban sensation Leyanis Pérez Hernández delivered a dominant performance at the Bislett Stadium in Oslo, securing victory in the Women’s Triple Jump with a leap of 14.72 meters.
The 23-year-old, showcased her consistency by recording four valid jumps over 14.18 meters, including her winning mark in the second round. Shanieka Ricketts finished second with a 14.57 throw while Jasmine Moore 14.41 to finish third.
The Oslo event saw fierce competition, with the final standings reflecting the athletes’ best jumps:
- Leyanis Pérez Hernández (CUB) – 14.72m
- Shanieka Ricketts (JAM) – 14.57m
- Jasmine Moore (USA) – 14.41m
- Liadagnis Povea (CUB) – 14.31m
- Thea Lafond (DMA) – 14.26m
- Ackelia Smith (JAM) – 14.26m
- Maja Åskag (SWE) – 13.77m
- Ana Peleteiro-Compaoré (ESP) – 13.71m
Pérez Hernández’s journey to the top has been marked by steady improvement and podium finishes at major events. After finishing fourth at the 2022 World Athletics Championships, she shattered her personal best by 12 centimeters with a 14.70-meter jump.
She claimed silver at the 2023 Central American and Caribbean Games and bronze at the 2023 World Championships, further cementing her status as a global contender. Her 2024 season included victories at the Prefontaine Classic and the Stockholm Diamond League, as well as a fifth-place finish at the Paris Olympics. Earlier this year, she won gold at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing with a 14.93-meter jump.
Pérez Hernández’s victory in Oslo not only added another accolade to her growing collection but also strengthened her position in the Diamond League standings, where she now sits third with 15 points.
With her eyes set on the Diamond League Final, the Cuban star continues to redefine the limits of her potential, leaving fans eager to witness her next leap toward greatness.