Taylor bound for glory

DAEGU, South Korea - Triple jumper Christian Taylor of the United States is not short on confidence at his first World Championships as he has his sights set on gold and the world record.

"I'm here to win and represent my country. It's a blessing to be here and I want to be the best in the world," Taylor, who has signed with Chinese sponsor Li-Ning, told China Daily.

Earlier this month, Taylor, the four-time NCAA triple jump champion who studied at the University of Florida, competed in his first Diamond League competition at the Aviva London Grand Prix and won the men's triple jump with a leap of 17.68 meters. The jump marked a new personal best for him and currently ranks equal third longest in the world this season.