Pedro Pérez
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Pedro Pérez Dueñas (born February 23, 1952) is a retired triple jumper from Cuba. He set the world record in the men's triple jump event on 1971-08-05, jumping 17.40 metres in the final of the Pan American Games.
[edit] Achievements
| Year | Tournament | Venue | Result | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Central American and Caribbean Games | Panama City, Panama | 1st | 17.40 metres |
| 1971 | Central American and Caribbean Games | Kingston, Jamaica | 1st | 15.94 metres |
| 1971 | Pan American Games | Cali, Colombia | 1st | 17.40 metres |
| 1972 | Olympic Games | Munich, West Germany | 24th | 15.72 metres |
| 1974 | Central American and Caribbean Games | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | 1st | 17.01 metres |
| 1972 | Olympic Games | Munich, West Germany | 4th | 16.81 metres |
[edit] References
| Records | ||
|---|---|---|
Preceded by Viktor Sanyeyev |
Men's Triple Jump World Record Holder 1971-08-05 — 1972-10-17 |
Succeeded by Viktor Sanyeyev |
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