Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. The best triple jumper on the planet is now a three-time world champion. And even though there was no new record to go with her victory, Yulimar Rojas was grateful that at least she had fans on hand to watch her perform.
The Venezuelan star captured her third straight title Monday, winning the final with a jump of 15.47 meters (50 feet, 9 inches).
That was 10.5 inches away from her world record but still good enough to romp to a 1 foot, 10 3/4 inch victory over Shanieka Ricketts of Jamaica. "I wanted a longer jump," Rojas said. "But I am happy to return to this beautiful stadium, to see the crowd.
I have had great feelings." The 26-year-old faced uncertainty in the run-up to worlds. After missing a meet last month in Madrid due to an injury to her left leg, she hadn't been seen or heard from.