Alexander Martínez (born 23 August 1977, in Isla de la Juventud) is a Swiss triple jumper. He changed nationality from his native Cuba in 2006.

His personal best jump is 17.51 metres, achieved in July 2005 in Bern. This result places him fifth on the all-time Cuban performers list, behind Yoelbi Quesada, Lázaro Betancourt, Aliecer Urrutia and Yoandri Betanzos.[1] While competing for Switzerland he has set a new Swiss record of 17.13 metres.[2]

Achievements

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Year Competition Venue Position Notes
Representing   Cuba
2002 IAAF Grand Prix Final Paris, France 3rd
2003 World Athletics Final Monte Carlo, Monaco 6th
Representing   Switzerland
2006 European Championships Gothenburg, Sweden 9th 16.80
World Athletics Final Stuttgart, Germany 4th

References

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  1. ^ "60 Metres - women - senior - indoor - 2022".
  2. ^ Swiss athletics records Archived 2007-09-26 at the Wayback Machine