Lawrence Willis
Encyclopedia
Lawrence Willis is an American
triple jump
er.
He finished fifth at the 2007 Pan American Games
. The same year he competed at the 2007 World Championships
, without reaching the final.
His personal best jump is 16.97 metres, achieved in June 2007 in Indianapolis.
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triple jump
Triple jump
The triple jump is a track and field sport, similar to the long jump, but involving a “hop, bound and jump” routine, whereby the competitor runs down the track and performs a hop, a bound and then a jump into the sand pit.The triple jump has its origins in the Ancient Olympics and has been a...
er.
He finished fifth at the 2007 Pan American Games
Athletics at the 2007 Pan American Games
The athletics competition at the 2007 Pan American Games was held at the Flamengo Park and Estádio Olímpico João Havelange in Rio de Janeiro between 22 July and 29 July 2007...
. The same year he competed at the 2007 World Championships
2007 World Championships in Athletics - Men's triple jump
The men's triple jump event at the 2007 World Championships in Athletics took place on August 25, 2007 and August 27, 2007 at the Nagai Stadium in Osaka, Japan.-Medallists:-Records:-Final:-Group A:-Group B:-References:...
, without reaching the final.
His personal best jump is 16.97 metres, achieved in June 2007 in Indianapolis.