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“Queen of the Triple Jump”
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Explore Britannica's coverage of the Summer Olympics, including the 2024 Paris Games. Yulimar Rojas of Venezuela mid-air during her gold medal triple jump at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, with the stadium and crowd in the background.
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Yulimar Rojas: References & Edit History

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  • Fred Frommer
    Fred Frommer is a sports historian, author, and writer who has written for a host of national publications. 

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Type Description Contributor Date
Anniversary information added. Oct 17, 2025
Links added. Aug 01, 2024
Noted that she tore her Achilles tendon and was unable to compete at the 2024 Paris Games. Aug 01, 2024
Added a banner to the Summer Olympics site. May 31, 2024
Media added. Mar 27, 2024
New article added. Feb 16, 2024
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