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{{short description|Bahamian triple jumper}}
{{short description|Bahamian triple jumper}}
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{{Infobox sportsperson
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{{Medal|Silver |[[1998 Central American and Caribbean Junior Championships in Athletics|1998 George Town]] | Long jump}}
{{Medal|Silver |[[1998 Central American and Caribbean Junior Championships in Athletics|1998 George Town]] | Long jump}}
{{Medal|Silver |[[2000 Central American and Caribbean Junior Championships in Athletics|2000 San Juan]] | Long jump}}
{{Medal|Silver |[[2000 Central American and Caribbean Junior Championships in Athletics|2000 San Juan]] | Long jump}}
{{Medal|Competition|[[CARIFTA Games]] <br> Junior (U20)}}
{{Medal|Competition|[[CARIFTA Games]] <br /> Junior (U20)}}
{{Medal|Gold |[[1999 CARIFTA Games|1999 Fort-de-France]] | Long jump}}
{{Medal|Gold |[[1999 CARIFTA Games|1999 Fort-de-France]] | Long jump}}
{{Medal|Gold |[[1999 CARIFTA Games|1999 Fort-de-France]] | Triple jump}}
{{Medal|Gold |[[1999 CARIFTA Games|1999 Fort-de-France]] | Triple jump}}
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{{Medal|Bronze |[[1998 CARIFTA Games|1998 Port of Spain]] | Long jump}}
{{Medal|Bronze |[[1998 CARIFTA Games|1998 Port of Spain]] | Long jump}}
{{Medal|Bronze |[[1998 CARIFTA Games|1998 Port of Spain]] | Triple jump}}
{{Medal|Bronze |[[1998 CARIFTA Games|1998 Port of Spain]] | Triple jump}}
{{Medal|Competition|[[CARIFTA Games]] <br> Youth (U17)}}
{{Medal|Competition|[[CARIFTA Games]] <br /> Youth (U17)}}
{{Medal|Gold |[[1997 CARIFTA Games|1997 Bridgetown]] | Triple jump}}
{{Medal|Bronze |[[1997 CARIFTA Games|1997 Bridgetown]] | Triple jump}}
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'''Leevan Sands''' (born August 16, 1981 [[Nassau, Bahamas|Nassau]]) is a [[Bahamas|Bahamian]] [[triple jump]]er.
'''Leevan Sands''' (born August 16, 1981 [[Nassau, Bahamas|Nassau]]) is a [[Bahamas|Bahamian]] [[triple jump]]er.


His personal best jump is 17.59 metres, achieved in [[Athletics at the 2008 Summer Olympics&nbsp;– Men's triple jump|2008 Olympic Games in Beijing]]. This is the current [[List of Bahamian records in athletics|Bahamian record]] and won a bronze medal.<ref>[http://www.athlerecords.net/Records/CAC/PLEINAIR/RECBAH.txt Bahamian athletics records] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070926225255/http://www.athlerecords.net/Records/CAC/PLEINAIR/RECBAH.txt |date=2007-09-26 }}</ref> He also won bronze medals at the [[2003 World Championships in Athletics – Men's triple jump|2003 World Championships]] and [[Athletics at the 2002 Commonwealth Games – Men's triple jump|2002 Commonwealth Games]].
His personal best jump is 17.59 metres, achieved in [[Athletics at the 2008 Summer Olympics&nbsp;– Men's triple jump|2008 Olympic Games in Beijing]]. This is the current [[List of Bahamian records in athletics|Bahamian record]] and won a bronze medal.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.athlerecords.net/Records/CAC/PLEINAIR/RECBAH.txt|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070926225255/http://www.athlerecords.net/Records/CAC/PLEINAIR/RECBAH.txt|url-status=dead|title=Bahamian athletics records|archivedate=September 26, 2007}}</ref> He also won bronze medals at the [[2003 World Championships in Athletics – Men's triple jump|2003 World Championships]] and [[Athletics at the 2002 Commonwealth Games – Men's triple jump|2002 Commonwealth Games]].


He went to High School at [[Florida Air Academy]]
He went to High School at [[Florida Air Academy]]
He was suspended from March 2006 to September 2006 for testing positive on the prohibited substance [[levomethamphetamine]].<ref>[http://www.iaaf.org/news/Kind=1073741824/newsId=35950.html]</ref>
He was suspended from March 2006 to September 2006 for testing positive on the prohibited substance [[levomethamphetamine]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.iaaf.org/news/Kind=1073741824/newsId=35950.html |title=Iaaf.org - Doping Rule Violation |access-date=20 October 2006 |archive-date=25 June 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100625000304/http://www.iaaf.org/news/Kind%3D1073741824/newsId%3D35950.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>


Sands competed for the Bahamas in the [[2016 Summer Olympics]] in Rio de Janeiro, but he did not qualify for the finals.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rio2016.com/en/athletics-standings-at-mens-triple-jump |title=Rio 2016 |website=Rio 2016 |access-date=2016-08-22 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160902045914/https://www.rio2016.com/en/athletics-standings-at-mens-triple-jump |archivedate=2016-09-02 }}</ref> He was the flag bearer for the closing ceremonies.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.olympic.org/news/the-flagbearers-for-the-rio-2016-closing-ceremony|title=The Flagbearers for the Rio 2016 Closing Ceremony|date=2016-08-21|access-date=2016-08-22}}</ref>
Sands competed for the Bahamas in the [[2016 Summer Olympics]] in Rio de Janeiro, but he did not qualify for the finals.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rio2016.com/en/athletics-standings-at-mens-triple-jump |title=Rio 2016 |website=Rio 2016 |access-date=2016-08-22 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160902045914/https://www.rio2016.com/en/athletics-standings-at-mens-triple-jump |archivedate=2016-09-02 }}</ref> He was the flag bearer for the closing ceremonies.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.olympic.org/news/the-flagbearers-for-the-rio-2016-closing-ceremony|title=The Flagbearers for the Rio 2016 Closing Ceremony|date=2016-08-21|access-date=2016-08-22}}</ref>


Sands is the cousin of [[hurdling|hurdler]] [[Shamar Sands]] who is also the Bahamian record holder in his event.<ref>Shumack, Kimberly (21-02-05). [http://auburntigers.cstv.com/sports/c-track/spec-rel/022105aaa.html Q & A with Auburn Track and Field Athlete Shamar Sands] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061028125724/http://auburntigers.cstv.com/sports/c-track/spec-rel/022105aaa.html |date=2006-10-28 }}. Auburn Athletes. Retrieved on 2009-05-10.</ref>
Sands is the cousin of [[hurdling|hurdler]] [[Shamar Sands]] who is also the Bahamian record holder in his event.<ref>Shumack, Kimberly (21-02-05). [http://auburntigers.cstv.com/sports/c-track/spec-rel/022105aaa.html Q & A with Auburn Track and Field Athlete Shamar Sands] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061028125724/http://auburntigers.cstv.com/sports/c-track/spec-rel/022105aaa.html |date=2006-10-28 }}. Auburn Athletes. Retrieved on 2009-05-10.</ref>

Sands was coached most of his professional career by [[Henry Rolle (coach)|Henry Rolle]].


==Achievements==
==Achievements==
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==References==
==References==
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*{{World Athletics}}
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{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
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[[Category:Living people]]
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[[Category:Bahamian male triple jumpers]]
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[[Category:21st-century Bahamian sportsmen]]
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[[Category:Athletes (track and field) at the 2014 Commonwealth Games]]
[[Category:Athletes (track and field) at the 2014 Commonwealth Games]]
[[Category:Commonwealth Games medallists in athletics]]
[[Category:Commonwealth Games medallists in athletics]]
[[Category:Sportspeople from Nassau, Bahamas]]
[[Category:Athletes from Nassau, Bahamas]]
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[[Category:Central American and Caribbean Games gold medalists for the Bahamas]]
[[Category:Central American and Caribbean Games gold medalists for the Bahamas]]
[[Category:Competitors at the 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games]]
[[Category:Competitors at the 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games]]
[[Category:Central American and Caribbean Games medalists in athletics]]
[[Category:Medalists at the 2015 Pan American Games]]
[[Category:Auburn Tigers men's track and field athletes]]
[[Category:Auburn University alumni]]
[[Category:Medallists at the 2002 Commonwealth Games]]
[[Category:NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships winners]]
[[Category:Diamond League winners]]




Latest revision as of 23:24, 29 December 2024

Leevan Sands
Personal information
Born (1981-08-16) August 16, 1981 (age 43)
Height1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight82 kg (181 lb)
Sport
Country Bahamas
SportAthletics
EventTriple jump
Medal record
Representing  Bahamas
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 2008 Beijing Triple Jump
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2003 Paris Triple jump
Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal – third place 2002 Manchester Triple jump
Pan American Games
Silver medal – second place 2015 Toronto Triple jump
CAC Championships
Gold medal – first place 2003 St George's Triple jump
Gold medal – first place 2005 Nassau Long jump
Gold medal – first place 2008 Cali Triple jump
Bronze medal – third place 2005 Nassau Triple jump
NACAC Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2015 Costa Rica Triple Jump
CAC Junior Championships (U20)
Gold medal – first place 1998 George Town Triple jump
Gold medal – first place 2000 San Juan Triple jump
Silver medal – second place 1998 George Town Long jump
Silver medal – second place 2000 San Juan Long jump
CARIFTA Games
Junior (U20)
Gold medal – first place 1999 Fort-de-France Long jump
Gold medal – first place 1999 Fort-de-France Triple jump
Gold medal – first place 2000 St. George's Long jump
Gold medal – first place 2000 St. George's Triple jump
Bronze medal – third place 1998 Port of Spain Long jump
Bronze medal – third place 1998 Port of Spain Triple jump
CARIFTA Games
Youth (U17)
Bronze medal – third place 1997 Bridgetown Triple jump
Updated on 15 August 2012

Leevan Sands (born August 16, 1981 Nassau) is a Bahamian triple jumper.

His personal best jump is 17.59 metres, achieved in 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. This is the current Bahamian record and won a bronze medal.[1] He also won bronze medals at the 2003 World Championships and 2002 Commonwealth Games.

He went to High School at Florida Air Academy He was suspended from March 2006 to September 2006 for testing positive on the prohibited substance levomethamphetamine.[2]

Sands competed for the Bahamas in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, but he did not qualify for the finals.[3] He was the flag bearer for the closing ceremonies.[4]

Sands is the cousin of hurdler Shamar Sands who is also the Bahamian record holder in his event.[5]

Sands was coached most of his professional career by Henry Rolle.

Achievements

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References

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  1. ^ "Bahamian athletics records". Archived from the original on 26 September 2007.
  2. ^ "Iaaf.org - Doping Rule Violation". Archived from the original on 25 June 2010. Retrieved 20 October 2006.
  3. ^ "Rio 2016". Rio 2016. Archived from the original on 2 September 2016. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
  4. ^ "The Flagbearers for the Rio 2016 Closing Ceremony". 21 August 2016. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
  5. ^ Shumack, Kimberly (21-02-05). Q & A with Auburn Track and Field Athlete Shamar Sands Archived 2006-10-28 at the Wayback Machine. Auburn Athletes. Retrieved on 2009-05-10.
  6. ^ 2007 Pan American Games, men's triple jump final Archived 2007-09-29 at the Wayback Machine
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