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Michael Francis (athlete)

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Puerto Rican long jumper In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Francis and the second or maternal family name is Aponte.

Michael Francis Aponte (born 29 October 1970) is a Puerto Rican retired long jumper. His personal best jump was 8.18 metres, achieved in May 1995 in Raleigh.

He won the silver medal at the 1993 Central American and Caribbean Games. He also competed at the 1992 Olympic Games without reaching the final.

International competitions

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Puerto Rico
1992 Ibero-American Championships Seville, Spain 5th Long jump 7.70 m (wind: +1.8 m/s)
3rd (h) 4x100m relay 41.33
1993 Central American and Caribbean Games Ponce, Puerto Rico 2nd Long jump 7.92 m

References

  1. World men's all-time best long jump (last updated 2001)
  2. Disqualified in the final


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