Iván Lázaro Pedroso Soler (Spanish pronunciation: [iˈβam peˈðɾoso]; born December 17, 1972) is a retired Cuban track and field athlete, who specialized in the long jump,[1] and the current coach of Nelson Évora,[2] Yulimar Rojas,[3] Ana Peleteiro[4] and Jordan Díaz.

When Powell and Lewis retired, Pedroso became a dominant athlete, winning numerous indoor and outdoor World Championships.

In fact he won all major championships from 1997 to 2001, including an Olympic gold medal in Sydney.

At altitude in Sestriere in 1995, Iván Pedroso jumped 8.96 meters with a measured wind of +1.2.

In the 2000 Olympics (Sydney), Pedroso spectacularly won the gold medal with his last jump.