Peace Adedokun “Mr. Bouncy” has firmly established himself

Peace Adedokun—affectionately known as “Mr. Bouncy”—has firmly established himself as one of Pretoria’s standout triple jumpers, securing three national medals this season alone and improving his personal best by over a metre in just two years.

Peace Adedokun—affectionately known as “Mr. Bouncy”—has firmly established himself as one of Pretoria’s standout triple jumpers.

An Information Science student at the University of Pretoria (Tuks), he has claimed back-to-back South African triple jump titles, captured the USSA student crown, and earned silver at the U.23 championships. In July 2025, Adedokun will don South African colours at the Rhine‑Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games in Germany, aiming to further his meteoric rise on the international stage. The Citizen | FISU

Athlete Profile

• Name: Peace Adedokun – World Athletics

• Nickname: “Mr. Bouncy,” a nod to his explosive jumping power

• University: University of Pretoria (Tuks), Information Science student.

• Primary Event: Men’s Triple Jump

• Secondary Event: Long Jump (PB: 6.87 m)

Recent Achievements

1. National Triple Jump Champion (2024–2025)
   Adedokun clinched his second consecutive senior national triple jump title this year, underscoring his dominance in the discipline.

2. USSA Student Champion
   At the USSA Championships, he again topped the podium in the triple jump with a leap of 16.20 m University of Pretoria.

3. South African U.23 Silver Medalist
   During the SA U.23 Championships, Adedokun added a silver medal to his résumé, demonstrating consistency across age-group levels

4. Hat‑Trick of Medals at Key National Meets
   Across three major domestic competitions this season—two golds and one silver—he completed a medal “hat trick,” a feat celebrated by Tuks Athletics – University of Pretoria.

Over the past two years, Adedokun has improved his outdoor triple jump personal best from 14.98 m to 16.20 m, marking a remarkable 1.22 m gain in performance University of Pretoria. His coach, Neil Cornelius of Tuks Athletics, forecasts further breakthroughs as Adedokun refines his technique and strength.

“Peace’s ability to combine speed with powerful hip extension is what makes him a serious contender on any stage,” says Cornelius.

Upcoming International Representation

Adedokun has been selected for the South African athletics squad competing at the 2025 FISU World University Games, scheduled from 16 to 27 July 2025 across six German host cities—Bochum, Duisburg, Essen, Mülheim an der Ruhr, Hagen, and an outlying Berlin venue FISUWikipedia. He will contest the men’s triple jump, aiming to elevate his form against the globe’s elite student-athletes Facebook.

With national titles firmly under his belt and international opportunities on the horizon, Peace Adedokun’s trajectory suggests a bright future. Continued improvements in his personal best distances and exposure at events like the Rhine‑Ruhr Games will be critical as he seeks to transition from national stalwart to a contender on the world athletics scene