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#BudaQuest | Hibbert out of triple jump final with hamstring injury

Published:Monday | August 21, 2023 | 2:00 PMOrane Buchanan/Staff Reporter
Jamaica's Jaydon Hibbert grabs his hamstring during his first attempt at the men's triple jump final at the World Athletics Championships inside the National Athletics Centre in Budapest, Hungary.
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Jamaica's Jaydon Hibbert grabs his hamstring during his first attempt at the men's triple jump final at the World Athletics Championships inside the National Athletics Centre in Budapest, Hungary.

Jamaica’s hope of securing a medal in the men’s triple jump was dashed earlier today with Jaydon Hibbert suffering a hamstring injury on his first attempt at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary.

Hibbert had qualified for the final with the furthest leap following his 17.70-metre effort and was favourite for a gold medal.

However, the world under-20 record holder was then forced to pass on his final two attempts.

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