On March 23 (Beijing), during the third day of the World Athletics Indoor Championships Nanjing 25, American athlete Claire Bryant secured victory in the women’s long jump final with a 6.96-meter jump, setting a new personal best. Swiss athlete Annik Kälin took silver with 6.83 meters, while Spain’s Fátima Diame earned bronze with 6.72 meters. China’s rising long jump star HUANG Yingying finished 11th with 6.39 meters.

From the start, Claire Bryant took control of the competition. She jumped 6.90 meters on her third attempt, already surpassing her previous personal best. While her competitors pushed to close the gap, Bryant responded with an even stronger fifth jump of 6.96 meters, further extending her lead and securing the gold medal. After the event, Bryant expressed her excitement, saying: “I felt great today, and the support from other athletes really motivated me. Standing on the top of the podium exceeded all my expectations. It’s just amazing!”

The silver and bronze medalists also delivered impressive performances. Annik Kälin, who had been in third place, leaped 6.83 meters on her final attempt, making a dramatic comeback to claim silver. Kälin shared her thoughts: “I focused completely on my last jump and gave it everything I had. The cheering from the crowd helped me push even further!” Meanwhile, bronze medalist Fátima Diame spoke fondly of her experience in Nanjing: “It feels great to be here! I’m looking forward to exploring this beautiful city in the next few days!”

Competing on home soil, China’s HUANG Yingying, born in 2004, has already won multiple provincial titles in her youth. Facing top international competitors, Huang took the experience as a valuable learning opportunity: “I joined this competition with a mindset of learning. My goal is to keep improving and one day reach the level of the world’s top athletes!”

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