Miltiadis Tentoglou Crowned Long Jump Champion in Budapest 2026
Miltiadis Tentoglou secured first place at the event in Budapest with a jump of 8.35 meters.
Greek athlete Miltiadis Tentoglou won the long jump championship at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship held in Budapest with a mark of 8.35 meters, adding a new global success to his career.
Promise to Finish the Season at the Top
Having lost the Diamond League title in Brussels last week, Miltiadis Tentoglou had promised to finish the season at the top at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship Budapest 26.
The Greek long jumper kept this promise with his performance in Budapest, succeeding in claiming the championship title with a mark of 8.35 meters.
Thrilling Opening Rounds
Just as in Rome and Zurich, the margins between competitors in the Budapest event were extremely narrow, unfolding in a fiercely competitive environment.
Tentoglou established an early advantage with a jump of 8.16 meters in the first round, subsequently solidifying his lead with a mark of 8.35 meters in the second round.
Battle of the Rivals
European indoor champion Bozhidar Saraboyukov opened the competition with a jump of 8.09 meters, while world indoor pentathlon champion Simon Ehammer recorded 8.07 meters in the second round.
Tentoglou delivered another solid jump of 8.27 meters in the third round, while Saraboyukov improved his mark to 8.17 meters in the same round.
Closely Contested Final Moments
Tajay Gayle, who had surpassed Tentoglou in Brussels, achieved his best mark of 7.90 meters in the third round, but this result left him in fifth place.
The Jamaican athlete missed the chance to use his fourth and final attempt, having to conclude the competition in that ranking.
Critical Second Place
While Tentoglou's final attempt was judged a foul, Saraboyukov produced the best mark of the night and briefly challenged for the lead.
This final jump by Bozhidar Saraboyukov was measured at 8.34 meters, with the athlete finishing the event in second place.
Rich Collection of Honors
This victory adds to Tentoglou's career, which includes two Olympic titles, the 2023 world gold medal, and various European championships.
The successful athlete emphasized that jumping great distances in the long jump takes precedence over merely winning.
Season Review
Speaking after the competition, Tentoglou expressed his happiness at adding another global title to his collection.
Stating his desire to jump even further, the athlete noted that he had the best season of his career with jumps over 8.40 and 8.50 meters.