Lucy Woodward sets personal bests at 2026 Commonwealth Games heptathlon

Lucy Woodward, a 23-year-old heptathlete from Jersey, achieved personal bests in her first two events at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Competing in the 100m hurdles, she clocked 14.05 seconds, lowering her previous best by half a second and placing fourth in her heat. She followed with a high jump of 1.64m, also a new personal best, before attempting to surpass 1.67m. Currently, she sits in 14th place overall with 1754 points after the opening events. Woodward expressed her excitement about her performances, highlighting the thrill of competing at this major event as she balances her athletic endeavors with her career in architecture.

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