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Jazmin Sawyers secured a silver medal at the inaugural Ultimate Championship in Budapest. The 32-year-old long jumper finished behind Italy's Larisa Iapichino, who won with a 6.90m jump. Sawyers's 6.78m jump in the final round earned her second place.
This season marks a significant comeback for Sawyers, who recovered from a ruptured Achilles tendon. She won Commonwealth gold in Glasgow and European silver in Birmingham. Despite her silver in Budapest, Sawyers expressed lingering disappointment, wanting to win the championship. Read more racing coverage.
Iapichino's victory came with emotional weight, as she learned of her grandmother's death before the competition. Despite this, her 6.90m jump in the first round secured her the top prize. The championship also saw Alyssa Jones of the USA take bronze with a 6.77m jump. Related: Hodgkinson's Comeback: Silver in 800m at World Athletics Ultimate Championship.
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After a remarkable season, Sawyers finishes second in Budapest. Jazmin Sawyers secured a silver medal at the inaugural Ultimate Championship in Budapest. The 32-year-old long jumper finished behind Italy's Larisa Iapichino, who won with a 6.90m jump. Sawyers's 6.78m jump in the final round earned her second place.
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Runner World published this brief on September 13, 2026. The underlying Athletics Weekly report was dated September 12, 2026.
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