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Jazz Sawyers takes silver in women's long jump at championship

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 8:50 PM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Jazz Sawyers takes silver in women's long jump at championship

Summary

Great Britain's Jazz Sawyers earned a silver medal in the women's long jump, finishing only one centimetre behind gold medalist Larissa Iapichino. The event took place at the ongoing championship, where Sawyers delivered a standout performance, being described as one of the highlights of the competition. This achievement marks a significant accomplishment in Sawyers' athletic career as she continues to compete at a high level.

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By the Numbers

•Sawyers finished second in the women's long jump.
•She completed her jump just one centimetre shy of the gold.
•The championship is ongoing.
•Iapichino won gold in this event.

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8:50 PMBBC Sport — 'The jump of her life!' - GB's Sawyers takes long jump silver

What they're saying

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Great Britain's Jazz Sawyers puts on "one of the performances of the championship" to take silver in the women's long jump, finishing just one centimetre behind gold-winning Larissa Iapichino.
— BBC Sport

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