Yamile aldama biography of mahatma
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Meet the athlete who represented three different countries at the Olympic Games
Over the years several athletes have represented their nations at the Olympic Games.
Another is Havana-born triple jumper Yamile Aldama, who had been spoken of as a possible London team captain The year-old, world.
Some athletes have actually done it for more than one country. There is no lack of athletes who have ended up representing two different countries in different editions of the competition.
But what about three nations?
That’s right, there is an athlete who competed in three separate Olympics under three different national flags.
Yamile Aldama managed a seasons best of sec quicker than her personal best on an outdoor track.
No, we are not kidding, this has actually happened. Who is this person? She is a triple jumper by the name of Yamile Almada.
So what were the circumstances that led to Yamile representing three nations on the big stage.
In 2000, she competed for her birthplace Cuba.
In 2004 she represented Sudan. In 2012 she was part of Great Britain’s contingent. She did not win medals but did finish in impressive positions. In other words, she made the country of her birth and her adopted n