Tara Davis Woodhall delivered a commanding performance in the women’s long jump, taking the lead with a spectacular 7.05-meter leap on her very first attempt. From that moment, she controlled the competition, fending off strong challenges from a talented field.
Davis Woodhall opened the contest with a jump that immediately set the tone. Although she fouled on her fourth attempt and recorded shorter distances on other tries, none of her rivals managed to surpass her opening mark. Her consistency and early dominance proved decisive in securing the win.
On the other hand, her fierce rival Larissa Lapichino of Italy pushed hard throughout the event, registering her best jump of 6.90 meters on her third attempt. Despite a foul on her second jump, Lapichino maintained a series of solid marks, including 6.89, 6.66, 6.82, and 6.85 meters.
Diamond League Stockholm: Tara Davis-Woodhall Confident Ahead of Long Jump Battle
Her performance kept the pressure on Tara Davis Woodhall, but she ultimately fell short of overtaking the leader.
Meanwhile, Jasmine Moore also impressed with a best leap of 6.76 meters on her third attempt, despite fouling on her second try. German star Malaika Mihambo showed steady form, reaching 6.75 meters on her fourth jump, while Claire Byrant consistently delivered solid efforts, peaking at 6.67 meters.
Here is a detailed summary of the top athletes’ jumps:
| Athlete | 1st Attempt | 2nd Attempt | 3rd Attempt | 4th Attempt | 5th Attempt | Best Jump (m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tara Davis Woodhall | 7.05 | 6.58 | 6.72 | X (foul) | 6.65 | 7.05 |
| Larissa Lapichino | 6.89 | X (foul) | 6.90 | 6.66 | 6.82 | 6.90 |
| Jasmine Moore | 6.63 | X (foul) | 6.76 | 6.60 | 6.55 | 6.76 |
| Malaika Mihambo | 6.63 | 6.64 | 6.67 | 6.75 | 6.64 | 6.75 |
| Claire Byrant | 6.67 | 6.65 | 6.60 | 6.64 | – | 6.67 |
Davis Woodhall’s explosive first jump set the standard early, and she maintained her composure to fend off fierce competition.
Lapichino’s consistent series of jumps kept the contest exciting, but the American’s initial leap proved unbeatable. The event highlighted the depth of talent in women’s long jump and promises thrilling battles in future meets.
Fans can expect these athletes to push each other further as the season progresses.
