With a time of 7.04 seconds, Mujinga Kambundji took a stunning revenge on European champion Zaynab Dosso of Italy, who finished second in 7.06 seconds. The Athletissima ambassador was not the favourite, but despite a mediocre start, her powerful surge in the final 10 meters made the difference. This marks the 32-year-old Bernese athlete’s eleventh medal—and her fifth gold—in a major competition.
Angelica Moser (27) is also no stranger to European honors. However, on a global scale, the Zurich native had never reached a championship podium—until now. After a grueling three-hour competition, slowed down by organizational issues and a nerve-wracking clearance at 4.45m (on her third attempt), she secured bronze with a jump of 4.70m. She finished just 5 cm behind the unexpected French gold medalist, Marie-Julie Bonnin.
