Westmont native Tori Franklin became the first U.S. woman to medal in the triple jump at the track and field world championships, leaping to bronze Monday with a fifth attempt of 14.72 meters.
Reigning Olympic champion Yulimar Rojas of Venezuela won her third consecutive world title with a jump of 15.47 meters, while Jamaica’s Shanieka Ricketts won her second straight silver at 14.89. The competition is being held in Eugene, Ore.
Franklin’s historic finish marked a dramatic comeback for the Downers Grove South graduate, who spoke openly about her mental health struggles after she failed to reach the final at the Tokyo Olympics last year. After that disappointing result, she moved to Greece and began training with her third coach since 2020.
