LeJuan Simon
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | LeJuan Waynesley•Simon |
| Used name | LeJuan•Simon |
| Born | 7 February 1981 in Houston, Texas (USA) |
| Died | 2 October 2008 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (USA) |
| Measurements | 188 cm / 88 kg |
| Affiliations | LSU Tigers, Baton Rouge (USA) |
| NOC |  Trinidad and Tobago |
Biography
LeJuan Simon competed in both long jump and triple jump, but had his best results in the latter event. As a triple jumper, he placed 5th in the 2006 Commonwealth Games final, and competed in the 2004 Olympics. For the American Louisiana State University, he won the 2004 NCAA Indoor Championships, leading a LSU medal sweep. He died at the age of only 27, suffering from pulmonary hypertension.
Personal Best: TJ – 17.05i (2004).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Summer Olympics | Athletics | TTO |
LeJuan Simon | |||
| Triple Jump, Men (Olympic) | 36 r1/2 |