Iapichino reaches women's long jump final in Paris

(ANSA) - ROME, AUG 6 - Larissa Iapichino on Tuesday qualified for the women's long jump final at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
    The 22-year-old Florence-born athlete jumped 6. 87 on her second try, qualifying directly for the final which required 6.75, only behind US athlete Tara Davis-Woodhall, who landed at 6.90.
    The women's long jump final is scheduled on Thursday.
    "Finally, I'm an Olympic athlete", said the daughter of two-time world champion Fiona May.
    Iapichino could not participate in the Tokyo Olympics three years ago due to an injury. (ANSA).