Chantel Malone of the British Virgin Islands placed 12th in the women’s long jump final at the World Athletics Championships on Sunday, Sept. 14, finishing with a best mark of 6.33 meters.
Competing at Tokyo’s Olympic Stadium, Malone opened with 6.17 meters on her first attempt. She reached her best distance of 6.33 meters on her second attempt, with a wind reading of +0.2. Her third and final attempt measured 6.23 meters.
Malone advanced to the final after recording 6.62 meters in Saturday’s qualification round but was unable to improve on that performance in the championship stage.
The event was won by Tara Davis-Woodhall of the United States, who jumped 7.13 meters. Malaika Mihambo of Germany placed second with 6.99 meters, and Natalia Linares of Colombia finished third at 6.92 meters.
Malone, 34, is a former Pan American Games champion, having won gold in 2019 in Lima, Peru — the first Pan Am title in Virgin Islands history. She has also represented the Territory in multiple World Championships and Olympic Games.
