Donald Scott Advances at 2020 Tokyo Olympics

OLYMPIC RESULTS | MEN'S TRIPLE JUMP RESULTS | PHOTO GALLERY

TOKYO, Japan (EMUEagles.com) – At long last, after years of waiting and tireless training, former Eastern Michigan University standout Donald Scott made his Olympic debut in the triple jump. Representing the United States, the Apopka, Fla. native finished the qualifying round of the men's triple jump by placing sixth overall with a leap of 17.01m.

Scott recorded his best leap of the day on his first attempt, reaching 17.01m. He followed this up with a solid jump of 16.43m on his second attempt, and chose to pass on his final try. His 17.01m was good enough to finish fourth in his group and sixth in the overall standings to put him…