Teddy Tamgho arrives in Brussels for the Diamond League with the crown of the world champion in triple jump on his head. For the French from Cameroon, the ultimate goal is the Olympics in Rio.
According to the recent world champion in the triple jump and third performer of all time with his landing to 18 m 04, it is necessary: “to continue the settings for 2016. This is the top priority: work for the long term. While having fun and taking care to avoid injury. Each competition will now serve me to prepare Rio 2016. This is the only title that I miss. In indoors, I won everything (titles and record). Only the Olympic title is not part of my prize list, with the world record outdoor.

“When you realize that only two people before you jumped beyond 18m and that you are the third one, it’s impressive and it actually gives you ideas. Because for all ambitious athletes, the goal is not to be third but first! But, of course, I know I still have to improve a lot to get the record of Edwards (18m29, against 18.04 for Tamgho.) “

“The medal is important. But to finish his career with a score of 20/20, you must set a world record. Especially for those who dominate their discipline as Lavillenie in pole vault. I know he thinks about it. “

“I want to become one of the important figures of the triple as Edwards. Exceed Edwards, the man who personified the triple, it necessarily stuck in your head. “