Venezuelan · Caracas, Venezuela · Born 26 October 1995Venezuelan triple jumper and world record holder, Olympic champion at Tokyo 2020 with a jump of 15.67m, one of the greatest field athletes ever.
Yulimar Rojas is a Venezuelan triple jumper and world record holder whose extraordinary performances have transformed her into one of Venezuela's greatest ever athletes and one of athletics' most charismatic figures. Her world record of 15.67m, set at the Tokyo Olympics, shattered the previous mark and is considered one of the finest field event performances in history. Her combination of speed, power, and technical mastery is unmatched.
Triple jump world record holder and Olympic champion
How They Played
Explosive speed and technical precision with exceptional consistency
Lasting Impact
Revolutionized women's triple jump and became Venezuela's greatest track and field athlete
Career Honours
- Olympic Gold Medal (2021)
- Olympic Silver Medal (2016)
- World Championship Gold (2017, 2019, 2022)
- World Championship Silver (2015)
- Pan American Games Gold (2015, 2019, 2023)
- World Indoor Championship Gold (2016, 2018, 2022)
- Diamond League Champion (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022)
Venezuelan Athletes