Jai Taurima

Who is Jai Taurima?

Jai Taurima is a retired Australian athlete who competed in the long jump. He won a surprising silver medal at the 2000 Olympics with a personal best jump of 8.49 metres. This was the Oceanian record. He is also known as 'Jumping Jai' or 'Jumping Jai Taurima'.

In addition, Taurima won a silver medal at the 1998 Commonwealth Games.

Since retiring from athletics, Taurima has joined the Australian Federal Police force. He was married to long jumper Kerrie Taurima.

Of New Zealand Māori descent, Taurima affiliates to the Ngāti Kahungunu iwi.