Jonathan Edwards’ triple-jump record has nearly been broken at the European Athletics Championships.Italy’s Andy Diaz Hernandez, 30, came ever so close to making history and breaking the 31-year-old record.The 30-year-old launched himself to a mark that looked incredibly close to beating Edwards’ 18.29m, set at the 1995 World Championships in Gothenburg.BBC commentators Steve Backley and Greg Rutherford were stunned by the launch from the Italian, with Backley exclaiming: “Oh my word, what’s he done?”Frustratingly for Diaz Hernandez, he stepped 3.7cm beyond the board on his initial launch, and the attempt was ruled a foul.After the Italian’s failed fifth jump, Rutherford said: “The world record was potentially on today.”That first-round foul, I think, genuinely is probably one of the biggest jumps we have ever seen in the history of this sport.”Diaz Hernandez still recorded a fabulous 18.15m with his second jump, far and away the best in the final, as he took home gold.Andy Diaz Hernandez nearly broke Jonathan Edwards’ record | GETTYThe leap is an Italian record and a world-leading jump this year.After his final jump of the day, the Italian could be heard shouting: “Who is the best? Who is the best?”Whether or not he will eventually break Edwards’ record is still up for question, with the Briton previously saying he is surprised the record has lasted so long.”I don’t think it’s a good sign for athletics as a sport that you have a record that stands for 30 years.The Italian roared home to victory at the European Athletics Championship | REUTERS”When you think of all the developments in sports science, nutrition, training methods, all of those things, I don’t think it necessarily speaks to a really healthy and thriving sport, if I’m honest,” he previously told the BBC.The closest anyone has come to breaking Edwards’ record was when American Christian Taylor jumped 18.21mJerome Romain, who took the bronze medal in Gothenburg, feels the British icon can remain calm, knowing his achievement will not be beaten for a while.Jonathan Edwards’ record has stood for 31 years | GETTYHe said: “He [Edwards] can rest easy for a while. This is not an easy feat, I’m telling you.”Edwards previously explained he does not know how he will feel when his record eventually goes.He said: “It’s been a part of me for so long now. Actually, it would be nice if it carried on.”