Dominican David Registe lands long-jump bronze in Pan Am Games

Registe. Photo credit: adn.com

Long jumper David Registe of Palmer, who owns a collection of conference and national medals from his All-American career at UAA, on Tuesday added an international medal to the mix.

Registe, 23, captured the bronze medal at the Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico, with a leap of 25 feet. 10 3/4 inches, less than an inch short of his personal best.

Registe’s medal-seizing jump came on the second of the three-time Division II NCAA All-American’s jumps in the competition. Registe was representing Dominica — he holds dual citizenship.

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17 Comments

  1. smart
    November 2, 2011

    I AM PROUD OF YOU AND YOUR DECISION TO REPRESENT DOMINICA. THANKS YOU FOR MAKING US PROUD.I PRAY FOR GOOD HEALTH , LONG LIFE AND FUTURE SUCCESS FOR YOU. I DON’T KNOW YOU YOU ARE,I AM ALSO PROUD TO BE DOMINICAN,I ACCEPT ALL OUR SUCCESS STORIES .GOD BLESS YOU

  2. MangoSweet
    October 30, 2011

    We have Dominicans – some born of Dominican parentage andliving in far off places such as Alaska, doing s proud. I wish the local media would do a full expose on athletes such as David, so that rank-and-file Dominicans can better partake of the achievement of David on behalf of Dominica. CONGRATULATIONS and keep reaching for the gold.

  3. NG
    October 30, 2011

    Great job! A well deserved result after all your hard work and dedication to the sport.

  4. Mrs. Forker
    October 29, 2011

    Congratulations. Dominica is proud of her son.

  5. October 29, 2011

    Earlier this year, Registe was named the GNAC’s Most Outstanding Male Performer after winning the long jump, 100 meters and 200 meters at the conference meet, where he also ran on two of the Seawolves winning relay teams. Registe became the first athlete in conference history to win five events at the conference meet.

    Registe was named UAA’s Athlete of the Year in 2009.

    Read more: http://www.adn.com/2011/10/25/2138597/registe-lands-bronze-in-pan-am.html#ixzz1cCh20FNL

  6. October 29, 2011

    Well done Mr. Registe

  7. October 29, 2011

    What does his dual citizenship have to do with the story? Who was he competing for? Should the US claim the medal?

  8. OH HAPPY DAY
    October 29, 2011

    Hi David

    Congratulations to you for deciding to represent Dominica and most of all for placing in the top 3 in your event.

    As always continue to stay healthy, eat healthy, drink healthy, remain focus and tenacious as that yields brilliant dividends in the end. Fantastic example for other young Dominicans to emulate.

    Can we look forward to seeing you at the London ‘2012’ Olympics then?

    Well done and hats off to you!

  9. BRA
    October 28, 2011

    Presenting the best in the youth from DA! Young man, keep up the good works.

    Thank you for representing Waitukubuli.

  10. Observer
    October 28, 2011

    Congrats Mr. Registe. Wish you the very best in future endeavors.

  11. DANZIGER
    October 28, 2011

    CONGRATE BOY THANKS.

  12. Proud Dominican
    October 28, 2011

    David you did well the win this Bronze Medal for yourself and Dominica. Stay healthy and fit for the next spot met. Congrats

  13. Lyn
    October 28, 2011

    Congratulations!

  14. Dom
    October 28, 2011

    Ok… you can do it work harder!!!

  15. yannick regis
    October 28, 2011

    Recpect to my cuz man Making the Regis name and your country proud man keep it up hopefully I’ll be joining you soon man

    • October 29, 2011

      You dont know how to spell your cousins’ surname?

  16. Homeboy
    October 28, 2011

    Congratulation to you. I have been watching the games but missed this event.

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