Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2018-10-17

Taiwanese triple jumper Lee Yun-chen and pole-vaulter Yang Wei-yuan set new personal

Taiwanese triple jumper Lee Yun-chen, pictured here competing at the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires. (Photo by CNA)

bests at the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics, currently underway in Buenos Aires.

Lee jumped 15.74 meters on his second triple-jump attempt on Wednesday, setting both a new personal record and a new record for Taiwanese athletes under 18. His final distance, an average of two attempts, put him in sixth place in the event.

Despite the recording-breaking performance, Lee said he struggled to find his rhythm during the competition and will continue to work on his technique.     [FULL  STORY]