6 seconds ago 2009-11-10T03:31:44-08:00
Sonia isn't the only famous Sotomayor who passed the bar and went on to reach some pretty lofty heights.
Cuba's Javier Sotomayor has held the world record for the high jump since 1992, when he leapt 2.45 meters, or 8 feet 1/2 inch. The mark is one of track and field's most enduring records. He was also the first human to jump over 8 feet, and he did it in 1989 in Puerto Rico, where Sonia's parents were born.
Now retired from competition, the 41-year-old manages the Cuban national track and field team. Like Sonia, he's a hero to millions of people across Latin America. He is considered the best high jumper of all time.
In case you're curious: They're not related.
-William J. Kole, AP Vienna bureau chief
