A smiling Jazmin Sawyers in a red and white Team England vest raises her arms to the skies whiles draped in the England flag. Image accompanying BBC Sport Athletics’ report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Jazmin Sawyers secured a long jump gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, overcoming a history of injuries and missed opportunities. The 32-year-old athlete, who also competed in bobsleigh and heptathlon, bounced back from a serious Achilles tendon injury. Sawyers expressed overwhelming joy, stating the gold was the reason for enduring past hardships.
Sawyers' victory came after a fourth jump of 6.93m, surpassing competitors from Nigeria and Australia. This win marks a significant moment for Sawyers, who previously finished fourth at the Birmingham games and missed the 2024 Olympics due to injury. She now looks forward to the European Championships in Birmingham. Read more racing coverage.
England also secured a silver in the mixed 4x400m relay, with Lina Nielsen's strong finish helping the team overtake Nigeria. Additionally, Owen Heard earned a bronze in the men's pole vault, showcasing significant improvement from his previous games performance. Related: Jazmin Sawyers wins Commonwealth gold after long recovery.
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Jazmin Sawyers claims long jump gold at Glasgow, overcoming past injuries and setbacks. Jazmin Sawyers secured a long jump gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, overcoming a history of injuries and missed opportunities. The 32-year-old athlete, who also competed in bobsleigh and heptathlon, bounced back from a serious Achilles tendon injury. Sawyers expressed overwhelming joy, stating the gold was the reason for enduring past hardships.
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Runner World published this brief on August 1, 2026. The underlying BBC Sport Athletics report was dated August 1, 2026.
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