Super Andy Diaz at the World Athletics Championships in China: World Gold in the Triple Jump

I 2025 World Indoor Athletics Championships, held in Nanjing in China, they saw Andy Diaz, the Italian athlete trained by Fabrizio Donato, conquer the gold medal in the triple jump with an extraordinary result. Diaz set a new Italian record with a jump of 17.80 meters, confirming itself one of the best jumpers in the world and rewriting the history of Italian athletics.

The epic race

The men's triple jump final was one of the most exciting races of the Indoor World Championships. Andy Diaz, fresh from the Victory at the European Indoor Championships in Apeldoorn, where he had won gold with a jump of 17.71 meters, the best world performance of the season up to that point, managed to surpass himself with a jump of 17.80 meters. This result not only guaranteed him the gold, but also set a new Italian record, demonstrating his constant growth and his ability to improve in every competition.

The competition was dominated by Diaz from the start, with his first jump setting the tone for the entire competition. The Chinese Yaming Zhu finished in second place with a jump of 17.33 meters, while the Brazilian Almir Dos Santos he won bronze with 17.22 meters.

Diaz's journey

Andy Diaz, born in Cuba but naturalized Italian, began his sporting journey under the guidance of Fabrizio Donato, a legendary name in Italian athletics. Donato, Olympic bronze medalist in Paris 2024 and winner of the European indoor title in 2009, was able to pass on to Diaz his experience and his passion for the triple jump.

After conquering the bronze medal Paris 2024 Olympics, Diaz continued to improve his performances, demonstrating a consistency and determination that have taken him to the top of the world. His victory at the European Indoor Championships in Apeldoorn, where he set a world best of the season with 17.71 meters, was just the beginning of a path of success that found its culmination at the World Championships in Nanjing.

Historic moment for Italy

Andy Diaz's victory at the World Indoor Championships represents a historic moment for Italian athletics. After the European title won in Apeldoorn, Diaz confirmed his position as world leader, bringing Italy to the top of the world in the indoor triple jump. This success not only strengthens the credibility of Italian athletics at an international level, but it is also an example for new generations of athletes trying to emerge on the global sports scene.

Furthermore, Diaz's victory is a tribute to the work of Fabrizio Donato, who was able to transmit his experience and passion for sport to his students. This success represents a moment of pride for Italy and an encouragement for all athletes who train hard to achieve their goals.