Nelson Evora of Portugal competes during the men's triple jump final at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 21, 2008. Nelson Evora won the gold with 17.67 metres. [Xinhua/Liao Yujie]

Nelson Evora of Portugal celebrates after the men's triple jump final at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 21, 2008. Nelson Evora won the gold with 17.67 metres. [Xinhua/Liao Yujie]

Nelson Evora of Portugal celebrates after the men's triple jump final at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 21, 2008. Nelson Evora won the gold with 17.67 metres. [Xinhua/Guo Dayue]

(Xinhua News Agency August 21, 2008)