- Olympic champion Mihambo nervously enters the final
Long Jump Olympic Champion Malaika Mihambo qualified for the final at the Olympic Games in Paris with a fair amount of excitement. The 30-year-old exceeded the required distance of 6.75 meters by 11 centimeters in the qualification after two invalid attempts in her third jump. Mihambo jumped safely 30 centimeters before the board, demonstrating her good jump form.
Many jumpers struggled on their way to the medal decision on Thursday at the Stade de France. Three years ago in Tokyo, Mihambo crowned herself Olympic champion. The two-time World and European champion could become the first long jumper to win gold at two consecutive Olympic Games.
After securing her spot in the final, Malaika Mihambo eagerly anticipated competing in the Olympic Games in the iconic city of Paris. If successful, Mihambo could make history as the first long jumper to win gold at two consecutive Olympic Games in Paris.
