Day 3 – It was an historic moment for Australia as Nicola Olyslagers and Eleanor Patterson delivered a gold-silver finish in the women’s high jump, both clearing 1.97m. The duo dominated the event, securing a 1-2 podium sweep and showcasing Australia’s exceptional strength in the discipline. Ukraine’s Yaroslava Mahuchikh rounded out the podium with a jump of 1.95m, while top competitors from the USA, Germany, and Cyprus followed closely behind.
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More Australian Success in the Field and on the Track
Australia added to its medal tally with two more podium finishes. In the men’s long jump, Liam Adcock secured bronze with a leap of 8.28m, finishing just behind Italy’s Mattia Furlani and Jamaica’s Wayne Pinnock, who jumped 8.30m and 8.29m respectively.
On the track, Australia’s women’s 4x400m relay team of Ellie Beer, Ella Connolly, Bella Pasquali, and Jemma Pollard took third place, clocking 3:32.65, a season’s best. The United States won the event in 3:27.45, followed by Poland in 3:32.05.
Georgia Griffith breaks the Australian indoor 1500m record with a world-class performance in Nanjing!
Competing at the World Indoor Championships Griffith placed 4th in a stacked 1500m final, clocking 4:00.80 to set a new national indoor record. Just shy of the podium, but a huge statement on the global stage from the Aussie middle-distance star.
Men’s 1500m Final – Ingebrigtsen Edges Out the Field
Jakob Ingebrigtsen of Norway added another title to his growing resume, winning the men’s 1500m final in a tactical race with a time of 3:38.79. The Olympic champion held off a late charge from Neil Gourley (GBR), who clocked 3:39.07 for silver, and Luke Houser (USA), who secured bronze in 3:39.17.
The field stayed tightly packed through the opening laps before Ingebrigtsen made his move with 300 meters to go, asserting control and maintaining just enough of a gap in the final straight.
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Rounding out the top five were Isaac Nader (POR) with 3:39.58 and Samuel Pihlström (SWE) in 3:39.67. Despite a strong early pace, Spain’s Adrián Ben and Austria’s Raphael Pallitsch couldn’t hang on in the final lap, finishing sixth and seventh respectively.
This win reaffirms Ingebrigtsen’s status as the world’s dominant indoor 1500m runner and caps off a consistent indoor season for the Norwegian star.
Relay Dominance and National Records
In the women’s 4×400 meter relay, the United States dominated with a time of 3:27.45, led by Quanera Hayes and anchored by Alexis Holmes. Poland and Australia rounded out the podium, both clocking seasonal bests. On the men’s side, Team USA once again reigned supreme in the men’s 4×400, clocking 3:03.13, with strong competition from Jamaica and Hungary, the latter setting a national record.
Hurdle Drama and Photo Finishes
The women’s 60 meter hurdles final was decided by mere hundredths of a second. Devynne Charlton of the Bahamas claimed gold with a blistering 7.72, narrowly edging out Switzerland’s Ditaji Kambundji and Jamaica’s Ackera Nugent, both hot on her heels.
More Middle-Distance Showdowns
The 800m finals brought global flair to the track. In the women’s final, Prudence Sekgodiso of South Africa took gold in 1:58.40, with strong finishes from Ethiopia and Portugal. The men’s 800m was a tactical masterclass by Josh Hoey of the USA, who crossed the line in 1:44.77.
The 1,500m finals continued the high drama. Gudaf Tsegay and Diribe Welteji secured an Ethiopian 1-2 finish in the women’s race, while Jakob Ingebrigtsen of Norway took the men’s title in 3:38.79, proving once again why he’s a generational talent.
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Heptathlon Headlines
Sander Skotheim of Norway claimed the heptathlon crown with 6,475 points, closely followed by Estonia’s Johannes Erm and Germany’s Till Steinforth. The multi-event battle was fierce, with strong performances across the hurdles, pole vault, and 1000m.
Field Event Highlights
In the men’s long jump, Italy’s Mattia Furlani soared to 8.30m, narrowly beating Jamaica’s Wayne Pinnock and Australia’s Liam Adcock.
Meanwhile, Tom Walsh of New Zealand secured gold in the men’s shot put with a season-best 21.65m, holding off a strong American duo in Roger Steen and Adrian Piperi.
Complete Results From Day 3:
Women’s 4×400 Meter Relay
- United States – 3:27.45
- Poland – 3:32.05 (SB)
- Australia – 3:32.65 (SB)
- PR of China – 3:38.56 (SB)
- Sri Lanka – 3:40.62
Men’s 4×400 Meter Relay
- United States – 3:03.13 (SB)
- Jamaica – 3:05.05 (SB)
- Hungary – 3:06.03 (NR)
- PR of China – 3:06.90 (NR)
- Sri Lanka – 3:10.58 (NR)
Women’s 60 Meter Hurdles – Final
- Devynne Charlton (BAH) – 7.72
- Ditaji Kambundji (SUI) – 7.73
- Ackera Nugent (JAM) – 7.74
- Pia Skrzyszowska (POL) – 7.74
- Grace Stark (USA) – 7.74
- Nadine Visser (NED) – 7.76
- Christina Clemons (USA) – 8.03
- Amoi Brown (JAM) – 8.07
Women’s 800 Meter – Final
- Prudence Sekgodiso (RSA) – 1:58.40
- Nigist Getachew (ETH) – 1:59.63
- Patricia Silva (POR) – 1:59.80
Men’s 800 Meter – Final
- Josh Hoey (USA) – 1:44.77
- Eliott Crestan (BEL) – 1:44.81
- Elvin Josué Canales (ESP) – 1:45.03
Women’s 1500 Meter – Final
- Gudaf Tsegay (ETH) – 3:54.86
- Diribe Welteji (ETH) – 3:59.30
- Georgia Hunter Bell (GBR) – 3:59.84
Men’s 1500 Meter – Final
- Jakob Ingebrigtsen (NOR) – 3:38.79
- Neil Gourley (GBR) – 3:39.07
- Luke Houser (USA) – 3:39.17
Heptathlon – Final Standings
- Sander Skotheim (NOR) – 6475
- Johannes Erm (EST) – 6437
- Till Steinforth (GER) – 6275
Men’s Long Jump – Final
- Mattia Furlani (ITA) – 8.30m
- Wayne Pinnock (JAM) – 8.29m
- Liam Adcock (AUS) – 8.28m
Men’s Shot Put – Final
- Tom Walsh (NZL) – 21.65m
- Roger Steen (USA) – 21.62m
- Adrian Piperi (USA) – 21.48m
Women’s High Jump – Final
- Nicola Olyslagers (AUS) – 1.97m
- Eleanor Patterson (AUS) – 1.97m
- Yaroslava Mahuchikh (UKR) – 1.95m
Women’s Long Jump – Final
- Claire Bryant (USA) – 6.96m
- Annik Kälin (SUI) – 6.83m
- Fátima Diame (ESP) – 6.72m
