Overview

• Jacobs advanced to the Turku final after a 10.30-second preliminary run, marking his season debut following a nine-month break.
• In the 100m final, he noticeably decelerated after 50 meters and crossed the line in 10.44 seconds to finish eighth.
• The Turku meeting, part of the Continental Tour, served as a benchmark for assessing the Olympic champion’s early-season fitness.
• Analysts warn that his underwhelming performance in Finland could signal preparation issues ahead of the World Championships in September.
• Jacobs is scheduled to race at Friday’s Sprint Festival in Rome’s Stadio dei Marmi as he looks to regain momentum before the global event.