She represented Cuba, then Sudan. Now, Cuban-born Yamile Aldama is jumping for Britain.

The triple jumper has lept into the immigration debate over so-called "Plastic Brits," or people who obtain U.K. citizenship.

She represented Cuba at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney. She then moved to Britain but competed for Sudan when her British citizenship didn't arrive in time for Athens 2004.

For the 2008 Beijing games, she also competed for Sudan but then decided to represent Britain where her British husband and family lived.

Some sports commentators say the rules shouldn't allow athletes to jump from country to country.

But UK Athletics chief coach Charles van Commenee (he's Dutch) says Aldama is a special case and has overcome numerous hurdles.

Aldama's husband was jailed in 2001 for 15 years for trafficking heroin.

"She has had to overcome so many difficulties and the medal shines even more," said van Commenee.

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