Irving Saladino of Panama jumps during the Men's Long Jump event at the IAAF World Athletics meeting in Madrid, Saturday July 4, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

Irving Saladino of Panama jumps during the Men's Long Jump event at the IAAF World Athletics meeting in Madrid, Saturday July 4, 2009.

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