The wait is finally over for fans of Yulimar Rojas, the world record holder in the triple jump with a staggering 15.74 meters, as she prepares to make her highly anticipated return to competition. After a lengthy absence due to an Achilles tendon injury that required surgery, Rojas is set to compete in the Trofeo Ciudad de Salamanca on March 9. This marks her first competition since July 21, 2023, when she last took to the track at the Diamond League meeting in Monaco. The road to recovery has been long, but Rojas is now ready to face off against a talented field, including Spanish champion Carmen Rosales and Portuguese Olympian Evelise Vega.
Rojas, who trains under the guidance of renowned coach Iván Pedroso in Guadalajara, has been gradually building up her strength and endurance since resuming training in September. With her sights firmly set on the upcoming World Championships in Tokyo this September, Rojas is eager to add to her already impressive collection of accolades. As a four-time world champion, with titles in London 2017, Doha 2019, Eugene 2022, and Budapest 2023, Rojas has consistently demonstrated her dominance on the global stage. Her impressive résumé also includes multiple gold medals in indoor competitions, including victories in Portland 2016, Birmingham 2018, and Belgrado 2022. In total, Rojas has amassed an impressive 17 gold medals in top-level competitions.
For those who may have forgotten, Rojas first etched her name into the record books on August 1, 2021, when she shattered the previous world record of 15.50 meters, set by Inessa Kravets, with a remarkable jump of 15.67 meters. This record-breaking feat improved upon Kravets’ long-standing record by an impressive 17 centimeters, ending its 25-year and 11-month reign. However, Rojas wasn’t done yet, as she continued to push the boundaries of human athleticism. On March 20, 2022, at the World Indoor Championships in Belgrado, Rojas further solidified her position as the world’s best triple jumper, setting the current record at an astonishing 15.74 meters. As she prepares to return to competition, fans and opponents alike will be watching with bated breath to see what this phenomenal athlete has in store for us next.
Key Highlights of Yulimar Rojas’ Career
- World record holder in the triple jump with a distance of 15.74 meters
- Four-time world champion (London 2017, Doha 2019, Eugene 2022, and Budapest 2023)
- Multiple gold medalist in indoor competitions (Portland 2016, Birmingham 2018, and Belgrado 2022)
- Total of 17 gold medals in top-level competitions
- First broke the world record on August 1, 2021, with a jump of 15.67 meters
- Improved her own record on March 20, 2022, with a jump of 15.74 meters
