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Jordyn Bruce aims for gold at Women's Decathlon World Championships

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 10:07 PM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

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Summary

Jordyn Bruce competes this weekend in the Women's Decathlon World Championships at Oberlin College in Ohio. Having previously earned back-to-back bronze medals, Bruce hopes to secure gold this year. She has felt excitement due to a deeper field of competitors and plans to push her limits after significant improvements in training. The competition spans two days, starting Saturday with the 100-meter dash. Bruce's family will be present to support her, and a broadcast will showcase the events.

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By the Numbers

•Bruce has won bronze medals in the previous two championships.
•This year's competition takes place August 8-9, 2026.
•The first event, the 100-meter dash, starts Saturday.
•Bruce's family is attending to cheer her on.
•The event will be broadcast on All Women's Sports Network.

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10:07 PMYahoo Sports — Eagle River's Jordyn Bruce is going for gold at 2026 Women's Decathlon World Championships

What they're saying

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Aug. 7—In the first two years of the Women's Decathlon World Championships, the only competitor to make the podium across both years was Eagle River's Jordyn Bruce, who earned back-to-back bronze medals. While she is proud to be the only competitor to have achieved that feat, Bruce's sights are set on bringing home the gold as she competes in the third annual world championships this weekend ...
— Yahoo Sports

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