August 28, 2015
Leevan Sands competes in Beijing. (AP)
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Leevan Sands delighted to lend support
LONDON, England: Although he would rather be here to compete, men’s national triple jump record holder Leevan ‘Superman’ Sands said he’s just delighted be back at the Queen Elizabeth Sports Stadium to support Team Bahamas.Sands, the elected Athletes
Leevan ‘Superman’ Sands’ comeback story one for the ages
THE Olympic Games isn’t about sports. It’s about nations, about people, about stories. Sports is just our tangential connection to it all.
Leevan Sands and Latario Collie prepare for Olympic triple jump
RIO de Janeiro, Brazil: For the past three Olympic Games, Leevan ‘Superman’ Sands has been the lone ranger in the men’s triple jump. Now he finally has some company with NCAA champion Latario Collie having qualified to join him.
$50,000 incentive pot for Worlds finalists
But what about the $5,000 for Leevan Sands and Trevor Barry?
The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture is expected to pay out some $50,000 in incentives to women’s 400 metres silver medallist Shaunae Miller, men’s 400m hurdles bronze medallist Jeffery Gibson and high jumper Donald Thomas for making the top eight as finalists at the 15th IAAF World Championships in Beijing, China.
‘Superman’ Sands ends up 10th overall in triple jump
BEIJING, China — Leevan ‘Superman’ Sands came off the field at the Bird’s Nest smiling.
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