Pedro Pablo Pichardo qualified directly for the final of the triple jump, with a jump of 17.71 at the second attempt, largely passing the qualifying mark, figured at 17.05.
Nelson Évora was eliminated and will not be in the final, having only managed 15.39, in a contest that marks his farewell to the Olympic Games.
Tiago Pereira, with 16.71, also failed to reach the final on Thursday.
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