Rio Olympics: Christian Taylor Of U.S. Defends Triple Jump Gold Medal

RIO DE JANEIRO — Christian Taylor has successfully defended his Olympic triple jump title, leading Will Claye in a repeat U.S. sweep of gold and silver medals.

Taylor, who won gold in London in 2012 at 17.81, set the benchmark on Tuesday with a season-leading mark of 17.86 on his first attempt.

Claye was second again and Dong Bin of China won bronze.

..... - Newsday