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‘I’m not thinking limits’ - Triple jumper Jordan Scott enters second World Championship with new mindset
September 11, 2025
As he prepares for his third appearance at the World Athletics Championships, Jamaica's men's triple jump champion Jordan Scott says he is entering with a confident mindset as he is now considered a strong contender for a podium finish.
Scott is no stranger to the global stage, as he has already competed at the 2019 and 2022 World Championships.
In 2019, Scott had finished at the bottom of the pile, with a best effort of 14.73 metres. He made improvements in 2022, when he finished 10th with a distance of 16.42m.
This time, however, the triple jumper will enter the competition as one of the world's top ranked talents, following an extraordinary season this year.
"I think before, I entered as a participant," he said. "I think I jumped and I was somewhat content with how I did there, despite not really going anywhere. I think this year I'm coming in as a competitor. I believe I can win."
Scott had entered 2025 with a personal best of 17.08m, a distance he has now eclipsed several times over.
With a new personal and season's best of 17.52m, Scott is ranked third globally for the season, bettered only by Italy's Andy Diaz Hernandez, 17.80m, and Ruiting Wu, 17.68m.
The ranking has Scott believing that on his day, he can challenge for his first global medal.
"It's really up to me at this point in time. Coming in here with a new-found confidence and a bit of self belief and believing that I can do it and I can win. It's just going out there to do my best," he said.
"I think I'm in a good spot. On my best day, I don't think there are three people out there that I can't beat. I just need to lock in, and once I've locked in, it'll be a good showdown."
CHIP ON SHOULDER
Scott said he is further motivated for a medal at the World Championships following his disappointment in the triple jump finals at the Diamond League.
The Jamaican enjoyed an impressive run in the Diamond League, claiming wins in Paris, Oslo and Xiamen.
He was, however, unable to replicate that form in the finals in Zurich, placing fourth with a best effort of 17.16m.
Hernandez had taken the crown, leading the pack with a winning distance of 17.56m.
The failure to reach the podium at the Diamond League, Scott explained, has given him a chip on the shoulder and a point to prove in Tokyo.
"Definitely a chip on the shoulder," he said.
"It's a technical event and it's who shows up the best on the day. Unfortunately, I didn't show the best on the day."
He continued, "We had a little bit of issues with the approach. As you can see, I think I had like four fouls out of six jumps. We took some time off, spoke to my coach, figured out some things. I think we're in a good spot right now from an approach standpoint. I think that will lead to big jumps again."
Scott will begin his campaign on Day 5 of the championships, before the final on Day 7.
