Cuban long jumper Jorge Hodelín soared to eight meters and 23 centimeters on his third attempt today to decisively claim the gold medal at the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games, Santo Domingo 2026.

Competing at the Félix Sánchez Olympic Stadium in the capital, the athlete from the Caribbean's largest island opened with a foul before recording a 7.76-meter jump, serving as a prelude to his winning mark. Seeking to leave no room for surprises, he pushed for more on his fourth attempt, registering an impressive 8.21 meters.

Venezuela's Eubrig Maza stretched to 7.85 meters on his opening jump, a mark that ultimately secured him the silver medal. Colombia's Arnovis Dalmero reached 7.82 meters on his sixth and final attempt to round out the podium.

With this victory, Cuba reached 33 gold, 26 silver, and 35 bronze medals, maintaining its third-place standing in the overall medal table behind Mexico and Colombia.