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Jazmin Sawyers gains $75,000 from Ultimate Championships in Hungary

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Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Jazmin Sawyers gains $75,000 from Ultimate Championships in Hungary

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British long jumper Jazmin Sawyers took second at the Ultimate Championships in Budapest, receiving $75,000. Despite not securing a medal or the top prize, Sawyers expressed relief at the financial support, allowing her to train full-time for upcoming competitions. The 32-year-old, who has five national titles, improved her ranking from the 30s to the top 10 this season. Her success is particularly notable given injuries to top-ranked jumpers, which opened the door for her participation. Sawyers plans to purchase a new sewing machine with part of her winnings.

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•Sawyers finished second at the Ultimate Championships in Budapest.
•She received a $75,000 prize for her performance.
•Sawyers improved her rank from 30s to top 10 this season.
•Injuries to top jumpers allowed her to compete.

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7:52 AMYahoo Sports — For long jumper Sawyers, Ultimate payday gives her a chance to train ... and a new sewing machine

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British long jumper Jazmin Sawyers took second in her event over the weekend, so she did not get a medal (nobody did) or a trophy (only winners did) or the first prize, $150,000. “I look at the next year now, and I don’t need to necessarily worry about being able to train full-time,” Sawyers said. A 32-year-old with five national titles in Britain, Sawyers said she came into the season ranked in the 30s and climbed her way into the top 10.
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Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 7:52 AM
For long jumper Sawyers, Ultimate payday gives her a chance to train ... and a new sewing machine
British long jumper Jazmin Sawyers took second in her event over the weekend, so she did not get a medal (nobody did) or a trophy (only winners did) or the first prize, $150,000. “I look at the next year now, and I don’t need to necessarily worry about being able to train full-time,” Sawyers said. A 32-year-old with five national titles in Britain, Sawyers said she came into the season ranked in the 30s and climbed her way into the top 10.

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