Havana/Physical problems have led Cuban triple jumper Jordan Díaz to resign from the 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, United Kingdom, which will take place from August 10 to 16. On his Instagram account, the athlete wrote “Road to 2027”, and when asked by a follower, he confirmed that he would not be in the event that he conquered two years ago in Rome. Díaz plans to return next year with the goal of reaching the Olympic Games in Los Angeles 2028.
The injuries are the Achilles heel of Díaz, 25 years old. From his almost chronic knee problems he went on to tear his quadriceps. In the winter season a problem arose in the hamstrings (muscles located at the back of the thigh).
Although he tried to return to competitions last February, discomfort led him to abandon the Liévin Meeting. The Spaniard of Cuban origin has not officially competed since September 17, 2025.
Although he tried to return to competitions last February, discomfort led him to abandon the Liévin Meeting
“His only official jumps were in August 2025, when he was proclaimed champion of Spain in Tarragona and then in the qualification for the Tokyo World Championships, in September, when he injured his quadriceps,” the sports media highlighted. Ace.
In addition, his separation from coach Iván Pedroso, the man who welcomed him into the training center in Guadalajara, Spain, when he defected in 2021, has been confirmed.
Díaz continues to live in Guadalajara and keeps training in a gym. According to the Spanish newspaper The reasonthe triple jumper’s intention to travel to the United States has been cut short due to “problems with his visa.”
The situation has also prevented him from joining the team of Travis Geopfert, coach of the Olympic champion, Tara Davis-Woodhall, at the University of Arkansas.
He has also broken the relationship with the entire structure created around him, headed by his representative Alberto Suárez. Added to this is the lack of support from Puma since the Chinese group Anta Sports Products took control of the German brand last February. Omega and Red Bull have become the athlete’s only sponsors.
