Portuguese athlete Gerson Baldé made history by winning the world long jump title, concluding the short-track World Championships with a high-level performance. He secured the gold medal on his final attempt with a jump of 8.46 metres, setting a new national record and the world-leading mark of the year. This follows his recent indoor national record of 8.32 metres and his national high jump title, cementing his status as a leading figure in contemporary Portuguese athletics.