Mihambo achieves seven-meter leap, setting two new world records
Malaika Mihambo, the 31-year-old German long jumper and Tokyo 2020 Olympic champion, put on a stunning performance at the recent Diamond League meeting in Eugene. On the 13th of May, she jumped a remarkable 7.01 meters in the women's long jump, leading the competition at the time.
However, the race was far from over. American jumper Tara Davis-Woodhall, also an Olympic champion, mounted a thrilling comeback, overtaking Mihambo's mark with her last jump to clinch the victory. Mihambo had to settle for the second place in the event, marking her first defeat in the Diamond League series this season.
Meanwhile, in the 5,000 meters, Ethiopia's Gudaf Tsegay narrowly missed the previous best time, finishing in third place with a time of 14:00.21 minutes. Kenyan athlete Faith Kipyegon, on the other hand, set a new world record in the 1500 meters, clocking an impressive 3:48.68 minutes, improving upon her previous best time of 3:49.04 minutes set in Paris last year.
In the Hammer Throw, Yemisi Ogunleye, the Olympic champion, failed to qualify after three attempts, while American athlete Chase Jackson took the first place with a throw of 20.94 meters. Ogunleye managed to finish ninth in a strong field with a throw of 18.83 meters.
Konstanze Klosterhalfen, the 2022 European champion, had a tough start to her season, finishing 21st in her first track race of the year with a time of 15:14.22 minutes. Swedish pole vault athlete Armand Duplantis secured victory in Eugene with a jump of 6.00 meters, but fell short of the world record height of 6.29 meters.
Mihambo celebrated her best jump with a small jump for joy at the Diamond League meeting in Eugene, showcasing her determination and passion for the sport. Despite the second-place finish, her performance in Eugene solidifies her status as one of the top long jumpers in the world, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead.
Tara Davis-Woodhall, another Olympic champion in sports, gave a remarkable comeback in the long jump at the Diamond League meeting in Eugene, overtaking Malaika Mihambo's mark and clinching the victory. Despite settling for second place, Malaika Mihambo's stunning performance in the long jump at the same meeting showcases her ongoing determination and passion for sports, solidifying her status as one of the top long jumpers in the world.
