Malone 7th in Long Jump Final @ World Championships
It was also a remarkable feat just to qualify for the Championships after having a late start to her season due to a foot injury.
However, Malone wasn’t able to medal in the final but definitely made an impression on the world stage after leaping 6.57 metres in her third attempt to be among eight of the 12 finalists to qualify for a further three jumps.
Her third attempt of 6.57 turned out to be her best mark on the day as two fouls and a 6.52 leap followed, still good enough for a 7th place finish.
The final was won by American Brittney Reese with the silver going to Russian Darya Klishina who competed as an Authorised Neutral Athlete and the bronze to defending champion Tiana Bartoletta of the USA.
Amazing experience
With a Personal Best of 6.69m, Malone would have been hoping for a better showing but had lots to be happy about.
“With everything that was going on with me physically this season, 7th place at the World Championships is amazing. I'm the first athlete to do so from the BVI. It's only up from here, Malone told Virgin Islands News Online.
Competing at the London Athletic Stadium with the electrifying atmosphere of the crowd has also been a thrilling experience for Malone.
“The experience has been amazing. I have been taking everything in. The energy of the crowd is amazing.”
Motivation
The CAC gold medallist, who is also known for her sprinting prowess and usually makes up the national quartet for the 4x100m relay, said competing at the World Championships has been one of motivation.
“I think the main thing I would take away from this entire season is to believe in your power and dreams. Regardless of who says otherwise. Once you have that vision, keep it there. The road isn't always going to be straight but if you really want it you will achieve it.”
Malone became the only Virgin Islands (VI) athlete to qualify for a final at the IAAF World Championships in London when she leaped 6.52m in the qualifying round on Wednesday August 8, 2017.
Medal hopeful and 400m hurdler Kyron A. McMaster was unfortunately disqualified in the heats while Ashley N. Kelly did well enough to reach the semi-finals of the 400m but was unable to progress further.
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Chantel Malone you did wonderful and you represent your country well, it can only get better young lady.