Nelson Evora

Triple Jumper

Birthday April 20, 1984

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Ivory Coast

Age 40 years old

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About

Winner of the gold medal in the triple jump at the 2008 Olympic Games, he also won a gold at the 2007 World Championships.

Before Fame

He moved to Portugal when he was five years old, though he didn't get Portuguese citizenship until 2002.

Trivia

He became the triple jump world champion in 2007 at the World Championships in Athletics.

Family Life

He is of Cape Verdean descent.

Associated With

He and English swimmer Rebecca Adlington won gold medals at the 2008 Olympics.