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