The reigning world indoor triple jump champion, Italian Andy Dias, defended his title in the event. At the 2026 World Championships, the Italian won with a jump of 17.47 m.
The men's triple jump competition was held at the 2026 World Indoor Championships in Athletics. The victory was won by reigning world champion Andy Diaz.
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Dias managed to win on the first jump. The Italian showed a result of 17.47 m, setting a new world record for the season. By the end of the competition, Dias had two more recorded attempts – 16.91 m and 17.08 m.
2026 IAAF World Indoor Championships. Men's Triple Jump
- Andy Diaz Hernandez (Italy) — 17.47 m
- Jordan Scott (Jamaica) — 17.33 m
- Yasser Triki (Algeria) — 17.30 m
Before that, the longest jump in this discipline was by world championship bronze medalist Yasser Triki, who achieved a result of 17.35 m in February.
The world record for the men's triple jump has stood since 1995, when Britain's Jonathan Edwards cleared 18.29 meters. Diaz has yet to clear 18 meters in his career (his personal best is 17.80 meters).
“Now I want to break the world record. It would be great to do it in Italy – maybe at the Diamond League stage in Rome. This result was waiting for me. We are working on it.”
“I'm never satisfied, even if I win. I can always do better. A few weeks ago, my coach and I were thinking about not coming here and starting right away with the outdoor season.”
Diaz managed to win the World Championship in only his second start of the season. On March 1, the 30-year-old athlete took part in the Italian Championship, where he eventually took second place.
Overall, this is Diaz's second World Indoor Championships medal, and both medals are gold. He won his first World Championship victory at last year's competition.
Andy Diaz Hernandez: what is known about the athlete
- A 30-year-old Italian athlete who specializes in the triple jump.
- Two-time world indoor champion, European indoor champion.
- Three-time winner of the Diamond League finals. Bronze medalist of the 2024 Olympic Games.
- Holder of the Italian national record — 17.80 m.