ASUNCION, Paraguay – Purdue Track & Field’s Praise Aniamaka took the triple jump victory at the Pan American Junior Games on Aug. 22.
With his personal-best jump of 16.94m, Aniamaka won the triple jump in style posting the 29th-best distance in the world this year. His jump is tied with Italy’s Simone Biasutti and USA’s Brandon Green.
Aniamaka moved up to No. 2 in Canadian history and trails only Edrick Floreal who jumped 17.29m on June 3, 1989. He entered the meet No. 5 in Canadian history with his 16.50m this summer.
The jump was wind-legal and would have tied the furthest in the NCAA during the 2025 outdoor season. The jump would have also set a new Purdue record, which is currently held by Ike Olekaibe (16.60m).
The victory adds to Aniamaka’s decorated summer after he took the triple jump title at the Canadian Championships.
Aniamaka has one more outdoor season of eligibility and will compete for Purdue in 2026.
Aniamaka Wins Triple Jump at Pan American Junior Games
Purdue Track & Field’s Praise Aniamaka took the triple jump victory at the Pan American Junior Games on Aug. 22.