Malaika Mihambo Set for Return After Five-Month Hiatus

The Olympic long jump champion will compete in Dortmund following a challenging recovery from post-COVID effects.

Malaika Mihambo, Olympic long jump champion, is making her competitive return at the Dortmund indoor meet after a five-month break.
The hiatus followed severe post-COVID complications, which led to her early season end after winning silver at the Paris Olympics.
Mihambo first noticed symptoms during her European Championship victory in June and faced acute respiratory issues during the Olympic final in August.
Her coach, Ulli Knapp, highlighted the significant recovery challenges, noting she is still rebuilding her form after two infections.
While optimistic, Mihambo and her team caution against high expectations for her first competition, with full form expected in the coming weeks.