Updated: August 18, 2008, 11:02 AM ET
Saladino wins men's long jump; Panama's first gold at any Games
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 (27-4½).
Khotso Mokoena of South Africa won the silver medal at 8.24 (27-0½) and Ibrahim Camejo of Cuba was third at 8.20 (26-11).
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