by Bob Ramsak for the IAAF
More than anything, the triple jump in 2002 will be remembered for the many brilliant clashes waged between Jonathan Edwards and Christian Olsson, battles which pitted the seemingly ageless talents of the British World record holder against the youthful vigour of the Swedish challenger.
But lurking quietly, and away from the spotlight, was US champion Walter Davis, a 23 year-old relative newcomer to the world stage, who leapt from the shadows on a few occasions to let the world know that there are indeed others ready to challenge the supremacy of triple jumping’s super duo.