Tokyo—Tara Davis-Woodhall of the United States dominated the Women’s Long Jump qualification at the Tokyo 2025 World Championships on Saturday, soaring to a best mark of 6.88 meters. Her performance comfortably exceeded the automatic qualifying standard of 6.75 meters, setting a high benchmark for the competition ahead. The qualification round brought together elite jumpers from around the globe, all vying to secure a place in Sunday’s final.
Davis-Woodhall’s impressive leap was closely contested by France’s Hilary Kpatcha, who recorded 6.85 meters, while Portugal’s Agate de Sousa also guaranteed her spot with a 6.81-meter jump. Burkina Faso’s Marthe Koala achieved a season-best 6.76 meters, earning automatic qualification with a strong showing in Group A. These top performers demonstrated remarkable consistency, as they pushed boundaries in favourable wind conditions.
Below is the timetable for the qualifiers:
| Rank | Group | Athlete | Country | Distance | Wind | Qualifier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A | Tara Davis-Woodhall | USA | 6.88 m | +0.8 | Q |
| 2 | A | Hilary Kpatcha | FRA | 6.85 m | +1.7 | Q |
| 3 | B | Agate de Sousa | POR | 6.81 m | +2.2 | Q |
| 4 | A | Marthe Koala | BUR | 6.76 m | +0.3 | QSB |
| 5 | B | Claire Bryant | USA | 6.72 m | +0.4 | q |
| 6 | A | Natalia Linares | COL | 6.66 m | +1.6 | q |
| 7 | B | Pauline Hondema | NED | 6.66 m | +0.1 | q |
| 8 | A | Quanesha Burks | USA | 6.63 m | -0.4 | q |
| 9 | B | Malaika Mihambo | GER | 6.63 m | +0.6 | q |
| 10 | A | Chantel Malone | IVB | 6.62 m | +0.2 | q |
| 11 | B | Maja Askag | SWE | 6.61 m | +1.2 | q |
| 12 | A | Esraa Owis | EGY | 6.60 m | -0.3 | q |
Wind assistance remained within legal limits, allowing each jumper to maximize their potential. With a diverse group representing multiple continents, the final is shaping up to be a thrilling competition.
Athletes will return Sunday to battle for medals, aiming to surpass the qualifying marks and etch their names in championship history.
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