Dutch Paralympic champion Fleur Jong delivered a sensational performance at the 20th edition of the Para Athletics Meeting in L’Hospitalet, equalling her own T62 long jump world record with a leap of 6.74 metres on her first attempt.
Jong’s commanding display in the women’s long jump not only earned her the gold medal but also served as a powerful statement ahead of the World Para Athletics Championships set to take place in New Delhi, India, this September.
As one of the headline athletes at this prestigious Para athletics event in Spain, Jong’s consistency and peak form were on full display. Her opening jump — matching the world record she previously set — stunned spectators and reaffirmed her position as the one to beat in the upcoming world championships.
“It’s always special to perform at L’Hospitalet. To jump 6.74m again this early in the season gives me great confidence going into New Delhi,” Jong said after her victory.
The Paralympic gold medallist continues to inspire with her resilience and athletic brilliance. Her performance in L’Hospitalet not only thrilled fans but also reinforced her dominance in the T62 category — a classification for athletes with double below-knee amputations who compete using prostheses.
With just a few months remaining before the global showdown in India, Fleur Jong’s record-equalling feat places her firmly in the spotlight as a favourite for gold and possibly, a new world record.
