Amazing news
for would-be Olympic athletes- IAAF lowers Jumps Limit for Olympic Entry Level
How many triple jumpers or long jumpers out there are
struggling to achieve the limit for the Olympics? Many people think that triple
jump is an easy discipline but they have no idea how hard you have to work to
achieve each centimeter every year. A few days ago the IAAF made changes to the
limits for the Olympics 2016 in Rio for some disciplines and amongst those was the
Triple Jump.
I heard some comments on whether such a change could lower
the level of the elite jumpers. I respect the opinion of each person, but in my
opinion this change will develop and provide better growth to this discipline. When
an athlete manages to jump the limit for the Olympics, almost always the results
during competition in The Olympics are better. Also if we want to develop this discipline and
put it on a higher plane, this change has come at a perfect time when a couple
of months ago the Olympic committee began talking to eliminate the triple jump
as Olympic event.
I want to tell to all those triple jumpers in the world,
please do not lose hope. I know there
are many of you who have not the possibility to train with all necessary conditions
to achieve your dreams. Also some
jumpers have no support from any organization (sponsor) nor even from his own
federation. If you really want to
participate as an athlete in the Olympics and believe you have the possibility
to be there, then you know the sacrifice that you have to make to achieve it. If
you do not have a good coach, look for one that has the knowledge to take you
up to 17m+ in a short time.
Remember that to achieve these objectives, you already must be
jumping over 16m+, you have to be injury free, you have to be strong mentally,
and prepared to achieve your goal. Another very important thing is that you have to be
prepared to put your training as a first priority, and leave aside many of the
things that you normally do weekly, such
as party, drink etc. If you believe in yourself, do what you have to do to
achieve your goal however difficult it
is, and remember just one jump can change your life.
If you, as an athlete, do not have the conditions or the possibility
of having a good coach, and for some reason you are in London, or are able to
travel to London, you can contact me and we can discuss how I can help you with
your training. Also if your federation can’t help you, and perhaps they could
benefit from my experience and advice, they also can contact me at
panicoach@gmail.com
