– I had one focus and that was to win. I’m so glad I made it. The team and the people around me have been important to my success, says Charlton to SVT Sport.
In addition, Charlton from the Bahamas no longer has to share the record with Tia Jones, who a couple of weeks ago also ran 7.67. Before that, Susanna Kallur had held the record of 7.68 for 16 years.
There was a violent celebration after the race. The happiest was the Polish Pia Skrzyszowska who took the bronze in 7.79.
– At the start I was prepared for everything but was still surprised by the medal. Once it was secured, I screamed and cried, the Polish woman tells the organizer.
French Cyrene Samba-Mayela took the silver in 7.74.
On the men’s side, Grant Holloway has set a world record in the event this season with 7.27.