Overview

• The German jumped 7.45 m in New Delhi, a 20 cm personal best that delivered Germany's first medal of the championships.
• Dutch Paralympic champion and world-record holder Joel de Jong won gold with 7.57 m; he set the 7.67 m mark last year.
• Schäfer said his top jump did not hit the takeoff board and estimated it could equate to at least 20 cm more with a clean board.
• The defending champion aimed for a fourth straight world title and described a strong series that included two personal bests.
• He is also entered in the 100 m at these championships as the LA 2028 event-program decision remains unresolved and contested by athletes.