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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}}</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}}</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]].<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]. 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]. Auburn Athletes. Retrieved on 2009-05-10.</ref>


==Achievements==
==Achievements==

Revision as of 19:05, 12 February 2017

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
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.[1] 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]

Achievements

References

  1. ^ Bahamian athletics records
  2. ^ [1]
  3. ^ "Rio 2016". Rio 2016. Retrieved 2016-08-22.
  4. ^ "The Flagbearers for the Rio 2016 Closing Ceremony". 2016-08-21. Retrieved 2016-08-22.
  5. ^ Shumack, Kimberly (21-02-05). Q & A with Auburn Track and Field Athlete Shamar Sands. Auburn Athletes. Retrieved on 2009-05-10.
  6. ^ 2007 Pan American Games, men's triple jump final