Jai Taurima
Jai Taurima (born June 26, 1972 in Southport, Queensland) is a retired Australian athlete who competed in the long jump. He won a surprising silver medal at the 2000 Olympics with a personal best jump of 8.49 metres. This is also the current Oceanian record.[1] He is also known as 'Jumping Jai' or 'Jumping Jai Taurima'.
In addition, Taurima won a silver medal at the 1998 Commonwealth Games.
Since retiring from athletics, Jai has joined the Australian Federal Police force. He is married to long jumper Kerrie Taurima.
External links
- ↑ Area Outdoor Records - Men - Oceania - IAAF.org
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