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Samyr Laine

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Samyr Laine

HAIHAIMen
Birth dateJul 17, 1984
BirthplaceNew York City, United States
Height1.88 m
Weight-

Samyr Laine is a Haitian-American triple jumper born on July 17, 1984, in Nyack, New York. Standing 188 cm, he has represented Haiti at international competitions since the 2007 Pan American Games, including the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Laine's decision to compete for Haiti reflects the connection many athletes maintain with their ancestral homelands. His Olympic appearance in 2012 brought recognition to Haitian athletics on the world's biggest stage.

His international career spanning from 2007 to the Olympics demonstrates sustained excellence in the triple jump. Laine's representation of Haiti has helped raise the profile of track and field in the Caribbean nation.

Key facts
Triple Jump
17.39
#118 all-time
2016 season best
16.64
May 6, 2016 · Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha (QAT)
2016 season best
Record
National record · Triple Jump 17.39
National record
Age
42 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: Triple Jump 17.39 (#118 all-time), 2016 season best 16.64 (May 6, 2016, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha (QAT)) · National record (Triple Jump) · 42 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2016
TJ
16.64+0.6May 6, 2016
↓
Doha IAAF Diamond League, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline
2015
TJ
16.44+2.8May 22, 2015
↓
CIBC, Toronto (CAN)
2014
TJ
17.27-0.5Aug 31, 2014
↓
Alexandria, VA (USA)
2013
TJ
17.36+1.4Apr 20, 2013
↓
Walnut, CA (USA)
2012
60m
7.05-Jan 28, 2012-Fairfax, VA (USA) (i)
2012
TJ
16.88+1.4Jun 10, 2012
↓
New York, NY (USA)
2011
TJ
17.09-0.5Jul 17, 2011
↓
Mayagüez (PUR)
2010
TJ
17.01+0.9Jul 29, 2010
↓
Mayagüez (PUR)
2009
TJ
17.45+3.0Jul 24, 2009
↓
Bogotá (COL)
2008
TJ
16.71+2.5Jun 28, 2008
↓
Bahamas Championships
2007
TJ
16.31+1.6Apr 21, 2007
↓
Austin, TX (USA)
2006
LJ
7.18-Feb 25, 2006-Hanover, NH (USA) (i)
2006
TJ
15.83-Jan 28, 2006
↓
Cambridge, MA (USA) (i)
2005
TJ
16.34+1.7Jun 10, 2005
↓
Sacramento NCAA Championships
2004
TJ
15.50-Feb 29, 2004
↓
Ithaca, NY (USA) (i)
2003
TJ
15.06+1.6May 4, 2003
↓
New Haven, CT (USA)

2016

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
15.64-Jul 24Lynchburg, VA
TJ
16.09+2.1Jul 10Nassau Blue Marlin Track & Field Classic, Nassau
TJ
16.32+0.9Jun 25French Championships, Angers
TJ
16.01+0.7Jun 11Ivry-sur-Seine
TJ
16.35-0.3Jun 9St-Gratien
TJ
16.51+2.7May 29Forbach Meeting National, Forbach
TJ
16.49+1.8May 29Forbach Meeting National, Forbach
TJ
15.72-0.5May 22Reims
TJ
15.77+1.1May 8Longjumeau
TJ
16.64+0.6May 6Doha IAAF Diamond League, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline

2015

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.23-0.3Aug 26IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing
TJ
16.23-0.3Aug 22IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing
TJ
16.38+2.6Aug 7San José NACAC Open Championships, San José
TJ
16.12-1.1Aug 7San José NACAC Open Championships, San José
TJ
16.43+0.8Jul 24Pan American Games, CIBC, Toronto
TJ
16.30+2.3Jul 11Antony
TJ
16.05+1.9Jun 7Birmingham British Athletics Grand Prix, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - Promotional Events
TJ
16.03+1.8May 22Chula Vista OTC-CV Elite, Chula Vista, CA
TJ
16.44+2.8May 22Chula Vista OTC-CV Elite, Chula Vista, CA
TJ
15.90+0.2May 10Kawasaki Seiko Golden Grand Prix, Todoroki Stadium, Kawasaki
TJ
16.18+2.3Apr 18Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA - Invitational Events
TJ
16.02+0.7Apr 18Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA - Invitational Events
TJ
16.26+0.5Mar 21El Paso UTEP Springtime, El Paso, TX

2014

18 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.08-0.8Nov 28Veracruz CAC Games, Veracruz
TJ
17.27-0.5Aug 31Alexandria Potomac Valley Games, Alexandria, VA
TJ
17.10+0.2Aug 16Ciudad de México Panamerican Sports Festival, Ciudad de México
TJ
16.31+0.5Jul 12Kortrijk Guldensporenmeeting, Kortrijk
TJ
16.50+2.0Jul 6Padova Meeting Citta Di Padova, Padova
TJ
16.60+2.2Jul 6Padova Meeting Citta Di Padova, Padova
TJ
16.91+3.5Jun 27Meeting Stanislas Nancy, Stade Raymond Petit, Tomblaine
TJ
16.75+0.3Jun 27Meeting Stanislas Nancy, Stade Raymond Petit, Tomblaine
TJ
16.10+0.7May 18Shanghai Golden Grand Prix
TJ
16.45-2.1May 11Tokyo Seiko Golden Grand Prix, Tokyo
TJ
16.51+1.2May 2Landover Jim Kehoe Twilight Meeth, Landover, MD
TJ
16.55+0.5Apr 19Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA - Invitational Events
TJ
16.13-Mar 8IAAF World Indoor Championships, Ergo Arena, Sopot (i)
TJ
16.13-Mar 7IAAF World Indoor Championships, Ergo Arena, Sopot (i)
TJ
15.96-Feb 21Blacksburg Virginia Tech Challenge, Blacksburg, VA (i)
TJ
16.20-Feb 8Newport News Vince Brown Invitational, Newport News, VA (i)
TJ
15.86-Feb 1Fairfax Patriot Games, Fairfax, VA (i)
TJ
14.07-Jan 11Fairfax Father Diamond Invitational, Fairfax, VA (i)

2013

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.43-0.5Sep 13Nice Francophone Games, Nice
TJ
14.89+0.5Aug 31Amsterdam Open, Amsterdam
TJ
16.09-0.8Aug 18IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
TJ
16.87+0.4Aug 16IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
TJ
16.87+0.4Aug 10IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
TJ
16.09-0.8Aug 10IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
TJ
16.74+1.1Jul 20Dutch Championships
TJ
16.32+1.6Jul 14Kortrijk Guldensporenmeeting, Kortrijk
TJ
16.40+0.3Jul 10Gyulai István Memorial - Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix, Puskás Ferenc Stadion, Budapest
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Honours

4

San José NACAC Open Championships

Triple Jump

2015
6

Pan American Games

Triple Jump

2015
6

Pan American Games

Triple Jump

2015
5

Guadalajara Pan American Games

Triple Jump

2011
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CACAC Championships

Triple Jump

2011
5

Guadalajara Pan American Games

Triple Jump

2011
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Samyr Laine's Triple Jump personal best?

Samyr Laine's Triple Jump personal best is 17.39, set on Jul 24, 2009 in Bogotá (COL), #118 on the all-time list.

Which events does Samyr Laine compete in?

Samyr Laine competes in the Triple Jump.

How did Samyr Laine perform in 2016?

2016 season best: 16.64, set on May 6, 2016 in Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha (QAT).