Saladino wins Panama's first Olympic gold medal
Associated Press
BEIJING — Irving Saladino has won the men's long jump, giving Panama its first gold medal at any Olympics.
The 2007 world champion won Monday night with a best jump of 8.34 meters (27-4 1/2).
Khotso Mokoena of South Africa won the silver medal at 8.24 (27-0 1/2) and Ibrahim Camejo of Cuba was third at 8.20 (26-11).
