AFP, Eugene :
Triple jump king Christian Taylor believes a new sleep regimen could hold the key to his dream of breaking Jonathan Edwards’ 22-year-old world record.
Taylor, the reigning two-time Olympic and world champion, threatened Edwards’ 1995 mark on Saturday with the third longest leap in history, posting 18.11m at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene.
The American star, who already owns the second longest jump (18.21) of all-time, said he has made breaking Edwards’ record of 18.29m the priority for the remainder of his career.
“I’m getting older and my time is running out,” Taylor said. “It’s a small window. I have to capitalise on it while I’m healthy. I can’t play around anymore.”
And the Netherlands-based athlete says lifestyle changes he has implemented to help him sleep could prove vital in achieving his goal.
