Jazmin Sawyers wins gold in long jump at Commonwealth Games
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 10:31 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Jazmin Sawyers of England claimed gold in the women's long jump at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on August 1, 2026, with a jump of 6.93m. This victory comes after a series of setbacks, including an Achilles tendon injury and previous championship disappointments. Nigeria's Ruth Usoro and Australia's Brooke BuschKuehl secured silver and bronze, respectively. Sawyers expressed overwhelming joy at her achievement, reflecting on her past experiences in Glasgow. She now prepares for the European Championships, starting August 10, 2026, where she aims to carry the momentum of her success.
- •Sawyers won gold with a jump of 6.93m.
- •Ruth Usoro and Brooke BuschKuehl took silver and bronze.
- •Sawyers had previously faced serious injuries and disappointments.
- •She plans to compete at the European Championships on August 10.
- •England's mixed 4x400m relay secured silver on the same day.
- 10:31 PMYahoo Sports — Sawyers puts heartbreak behind her to claim gold
- 10:31 PMBBC Sport — Sawyers puts heartbreak behind her to claim gold
"English long jumper Jazmin Sawyers overcomes previous major championship disappointments to win Commonwealth gold.
"England long jumper Jazmin Sawyers overcomes previous major championship disappointments to win Commonwealth gold
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 10:31 PMSawyers puts heartbreak behind her to claim gold
England long jumper Jazmin Sawyers overcomes previous major championship disappointments to win Commonwealth gold
- BBC SportAug 1, 2026, 10:31 PMSawyers puts heartbreak behind her to claim gold
English long jumper Jazmin Sawyers overcomes previous major championship disappointments to win Commonwealth gold.
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