It was an early and spectacular birthday present for Luka Ekler on Wednesday, as the Hungarian athlete clinched the gold medal in the women’s Long Jump T38 event at the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships. Ekler’s winning leap at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium was not just a gold-medal performance—it was a new World Record.
Competing in the humid conditions, the 26-year-old Hungarian soared to a distance of 5.91 meters, shattering the previous mark in the T38 category. Ekler, who is set to celebrate her 27th birthday later this month, secured the championship title with her phenomenal performance, establishing herself as the dominant force in her event.
The packed stadium witnessed a captivating competition, but Ekler’s power and precision ultimately set her apart, providing a moment of high drama and record-breaking achievement for the championships. Her success in New Delhi highlights the rising star’s impressive form leading into the major international athletics calendar.
