Overview
- Leon Schäfer took silver with a 7.45 m personal best, delivering Germany’s first medal of the Para World Championships.
- Paralympic champion and world record-holder Joel de Jong won gold with 7.57 m in the high-quality final.
- Schäfer said his top jump missed the takeoff board and suggested it indicates at least 20 centimeters more potential.
- The defending champion acknowledged frustration at finishing second but noted a strong series after a difficult season.
- He is scheduled to race next as the 100 m titleholder at these championships.