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IAAF.org - News -Juan Pedroso of Cuba RetiresPublished by
Pedroso officially retires Saturday 15 December 2007 After much speculation and rumour in the last few months, Ivan Pedroso, who will turn 35-years-old on 17 December, has officially confirmed his retirement after an illustriously successful career. The Cuban has certainly left his trademark as one of the greatest long jumpers of all-time with an illustrious CV that includes nine World titles and the Olympic gold in Sydney 2000. As a tribute to Pedroso, the following summary highlights his ups and downs and some of the key dates in his athletic life. Pedroso has entered a new phase as an athletics official, joining the Cuban team currently training in Guatemala. He is enjoying his new role and enjoying a special week as his son turned 7 on Friday (14) and Pedroso himself will be 35 on Monday (17).
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