Montler Shines at Indoor Tour
The World Indoor Tour in athletics showcased impressive performances in Belgrade, particularly from Swedish long jumper Thobias Montler.
Montler's Comeback Performance
Thobias Montler, who has faced challenges due to injuries, made a significant impact by winning the long jump with a distance of 8.23 meters. This jump marks his longest competitive effort in nearly three years, as he last jumped 8.27 meters in Greece on May 25, 2022. Montler's performance was particularly noteworthy as it came in the fifth round of the competition, positioning him ahead of Olympic champion Miltiadis Tengoglou.
Lester Lescay's Achievement
Spanish long jumper Lester Lescay, who recently obtained Spanish nationality, also had a commendable performance. He finished fifth in the long jump with a distance of 7.95 meters, meeting the minimum requirement set by the Royal Spanish Athletics Federation for the upcoming European Championships in Apeldoorn. Lescay's jump followed a previous victory in Astana, where he achieved a jump of 7.91 meters.
Event Highlights
During the competition, Lescay began with a jump of 7.80 meters and improved to 7.89 meters on his second attempt. His best effort came on the third jump at 7.95 meters, although he recorded a fourth jump of 6.00 meters and a foul on his final attempt. His performance ties him with Jaime Guerra as the top Spanish jumper this season.
Overview of the Competition
In addition to Montler's victory, American Isaac Grimes secured second place with a jump of 8.13 meters, while Bulgarian Bozhidar Saraboyukov took third with a mark of 8.06 meters. The event also featured a high jump competition, where Spanish athlete Una Stancev finished seventh with a height of 1.80 meters, falling short of Serbian Angelina Topic's 1.92 meters.
Looking Ahead
The World Indoor Tour continues to attract top athletes, with high expectations for future events, including the European Championships. Competitors are preparing to demonstrate their skills on the international stage, aiming for personal bests and further achievements.
