This back flip was probably the most inspired moment on the closing day of the IAAF World Championships in Berlin. Guillermo Martinez of Cuba celebrates the silver medal winning throw in the men's Javelin Throw final. Martinez took silver with a throw of 283-6 on his final attempt.
Cuba is looking mighty fine these days. ¡Viva Cuba!
A few more, including the rear view, WHEN YOU JUMP.
Rod, these photos are just brilliant. I need to book a trip to Cuba, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, South Africa ... everywhere! Thanks a million.
Posted by: Talarico | 25 August 2009 at 11:04
ok. i can't breath. he's just thick, phoine, and heavy..
Posted by: FREELEO | 25 August 2009 at 11:11
@ freeleo
yes! the height and the thickness is just ... oooh. daddeeeee! lol
i love this mr, cuban silver medalist, more please!
Posted by: Anderson | 25 August 2009 at 11:28
I could do a lot to him in that upside down position...
Those thick thighs and hips say he's working with some ample booty.
Posted by: Ravenback | 25 August 2009 at 12:03
Oh, gee, thanks a lot Rod! YOu couldn't just let me go on thinking that no one else noticed this phoin specimen but me and I'd have him all to myself!!! now I have to fight off all the rest of my fam on here.
Posted by: Brien | 25 August 2009 at 13:04
Thanks Rod for staying ...uh...'on top of things' in Berlin!:)
Posted by: ReggieH | 25 August 2009 at 16:45
...and I almost forgot: Lift the Ban on travel to CUBA!!
Posted by: ReggieH | 25 August 2009 at 16:46
@ReggieH...PLEASE!
Posted by: FREELEO | 25 August 2009 at 18:25
viva los cubanos caliente!!! Notice how the Cubans, Jamaicans, and Trinis are the only island nations dominating that event. I wonder what happened to the Dominicans, Haitians, and Bajans.
Posted by: apres moi | 25 August 2009 at 20:04
i'm actually wrong on that. US, Jamaica, and Kenya have the most medals so far.
Posted by: apres moi | 25 August 2009 at 20:08
@apres moi, it probably has something to do with athletic funding in those countries. Those countries you mentioned are pretty poor.
I'm sure it has nothing to do with a lack of talent, which brings me back to another debate. When I look at most track & field events, I don't see Cubans, Jamaicans, or people from Trinidad & Tobago. I see the descendants of Africans. Take off any markers that identify the country they represent and don't listen to the accents and all you see are the children of Africa.
It bothers me so much when we get into those turf wars over which group of black people is superior. It's such a gang mentality. We should strive to be better then that. We are the sons and daughters of Africa.
Posted by: FREELEO | 25 August 2009 at 20:59
@ Apres Moi and Freeleo:
Freeleo is absolutely right. It is very expensive to train, house, feed and deploy athletes on the international level. Several readers (hey Chris and Jorge!) have emailed about the Dominicans. I'm going to post something tomorrow. The DR only sent a handful of athletes and hoped to medal in the 400m or 400 hurdles. It didn't happen for them this year.
Regarding Cuba: Also remember this is a communist state and their sports program receives a huge amount of funding, direction and prestige from the government. Same as China. -RM
Posted by: Rod Mc | 25 August 2009 at 21:33
Wow i know he got a nice ole booty LOL
Posted by: AlekWekJunkie | 27 August 2009 at 17:59