TOKYO: Germany’s Malaika Mihambo saved her best for last to snatch Olympic long jump gold, soaring to victory on her final leap to defeat USA veteran Brittney Reese in a nerve-jangling final.
World champion Mihambo was lying in the bronze medal position ahead of her final jump, but powered down the runway to register a season-best jump of 7.00m.
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