Dominican Republic's Jorge Montes Wins Historic Silver Medal in Pole Vault

Jorge Montes has etched his name in Dominican sports history, securing a silver medal in pole vault at the Central American and Caribbean Games. This achievement marks the Dominican Republic's first-ever medal in this discipline at the regional event.

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Many people say third time's the charm, but in my case, it's the fifth.

At 37 years old, Montes's victory came on his fifth attempt in the games, a testament to his enduring perseverance and consistency. "Many people say third time's the charm, but in my case, it's the fifth," he remarked, underscoring the long road to this moment.

The journey was far from easy. "The truth is, it has been very difficult to achieve this medal, but the Lord is good, and that's why we've achieved it now. There has been so much work," Montes stated, having cleared 5.20 meters for his medal-winning jump. He extended gratitude to God, his family, coaches Rolando Morbán and Reynaldo Guerrero, the Federation, and the Dominican Republic's Navy sports department.

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The truth is, it has been very difficult to achieve this medal, but the Lord is good, and that's why we've achieved it now. There has been so much work.

Montes's silver medal places him among the medalists, with Ricardo Montes of Venezuela taking gold (5.30m) and Brenden Vanderpool of the Bahamas earning bronze (5.10m). Notably, Montes was also the first Dominican to clear five meters in a previous edition of the games. His message to aspiring athletes is clear: "This tells me and everyone who can follow my story that perseverance, work, and discipline are what lead you to many achievements. I believe that if you focus on a goal, if you pursue that goal without faltering, you can achieve it."

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This tells me and everyone who can follow my story that perseverance, work, and discipline are what lead you to many achievements. I believe that if you focus on a goal, if you pursue that goal without faltering, you can achieve it.