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Mondo Duplantis claimed his fourth European pole vault title, clearing 6.15m at the European Championships. Despite the blustery conditions, Duplantis dominated the competition, raising his championship record.
In the women's long jump, Larissa Iapichino of Italy won with a first-round leap of 7.00m. Jazmin Sawyers of Great Britain secured silver, just a centimetre behind, marking a significant comeback after a serious injury. Read more racing coverage.
Duplantis praised his main rival, Emmanouil Karalis, for pushing him to his best. Sawyers expressed gratitude for her coach, Aston Moore, for her remarkable recovery and performance. Related: Donnelly Secures Historic Bronze for GB in European Marathon.
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Duplantis wins with a 6.15m jump, while Iapichino narrowly wins the women's long jump. Mondo Duplantis claimed his fourth European pole vault title, clearing 6.15m at the European Championships. Despite the blustery conditions, Duplantis dominated the competition, raising his championship record.
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Runner World published this brief on August 16, 2026. The underlying Athletics Weekly report was dated August 16, 2026.
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