Yamile aldama biography of mahatma

Over the years several athletes have represented their nations at the Olympic Games.

Some athletes have actually done it for more than one country. There is no lack of athletes who have ended up representing two different countries in different editions of the competition.

But what about three nations?

Biography of mahatma gandhi

That’s right, there is an athlete who competed in three separate Olympics under three different national flags. No, we are not kidding, this has actually happened. Who is this person? She is a triple jumper by the name of Yamile Almada.

So what were the circumstances that led to Yamile representing three nations on the big stage. In 2000, she competed for her birthplace Cuba.

Yamile aldama biography of mahatma gandhi

In 2004 she represented Sudan. In 2012 she was part of Great Britain’s contingent. She did not win medals but did finish in impressive positions. In other words, she made the country of her birth and her adopted n