Eusebio Cáceres (born 30 June 1991) is a Spanish track and field athlete who specialises in the long jump. He has represented Spain in multiple international competitions, including the Olympic Games, World Championships, and European Championships.
Early life and background
Cáceres was born in Huesca, Aragon, Spain. He began athletics at a young age, initially focusing on sprint events before transitioning to the long jump. He trained under the guidance of Spanish coach Luis Ángel García.
Career highlights
- Olympic Games: Competed in the men’s long jump at the 2012 London Olympics and the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, reaching the final in Rio and finishing in 7th place.
- World Championships: Participated in the 2013 World Championships in Moscow and the 2015 World Championships in Beijing, achieving a personal best of 8.18 m at the 2015 event.
- European Championships: Won the bronze medal in the long jump at the 2016 European Athletics Championships in Amsterdam. He also secured a silver medal at the 2017 European Indoor Championships in Belgrade.
- Other competitions: Has earned multiple national titles at the Spanish Athletics Championships and has recorded a wind‑assisted jump of 8.33 m, one of the best performances by a Spanish long jumper.
Personal bests
- Outdoor long jump: 8.18 m (Beijing, 2015)
- Indoor long jump: 8.11 m (Belgrade, 2017)
Affiliations
Cáceres has been a member of the athletics club Club Atletismo San Cristóbal and has represented the Spanish national team in international meets.
Recognition
He is regarded as one of Spain’s leading male long jumpers of the 2010s and has contributed to the visibility of the sport within the country.
Personal life
Cáceres maintains a low public profile outside of his athletic career. Information regarding his personal life beyond athletics is limited.