Pichardo leaps to men's triple jump title at Tokyo worlds

TOKYO, Sept. 19 (Xinhua) -- Portugal's Tokyo Olympic champion Pedro Pichardo soared to victory in the men's triple jump at the World Athletics Championships on Friday, delivering a world-leading mark of 17.91 meters on his final attempt.

The 32-year-old's stellar performance secured his second world title, following his triumph in Eugene three years ago.

Italy's Andrea Dallavalle claimed silver with a 17.64-meter jump, while Cuba's Lazaro Martinez earned bronze with a season-best 17.49 meters.

China's Zhu Yaming, a silver medalist at the Tokyo Olympics, finished 11th with a mark of 16.51 meters.

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