Michael Francis (athlete) explained

Michael Francis Aponte (born 29 October 1970) is a Puerto Rican retired long jumper. His personal best jump was 8.18 metres, achieved in May 1995 in Raleigh.[1]

He won the silver medal at the 1993 Central American and Caribbean Games. He also competed at the 1992 Olympic Games without reaching the final.

International competitions

Representing
1992Ibero-American ChampionshipsSeville, Spain5thLong jump7.70 m (wind: +1.8 m/s)
3rd (h)[2] 4x100m relay41.33
1993Ponce, Puerto Rico2ndLong jump7.92 m

Notes and References

  1. http://hem.bredband.net/athletics/atb-m27.htm World men's all-time best long jump (last updated 2001)
  2. Disqualified in the final