Greater Atlanta Christian School alumna Jasmine Jones claimed the women’s 400-meter hurdles title at the 2026 World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest, Hungary, earning the first major international championship of her career.

Representing the United States, Jones advanced to the final after recording a season-best time of 52.77 seconds in the semifinals. The 24-year-old delivered an even stronger performance in the championship race, powering down the home stretch to take the lead and win in a new season-best time of 52.45.

Slovakia’s Emma Zapletalová finished second in 52.68, while fellow American Anna Cockrell placed third in 53.09. American track and field legend Dalilah Muhammad finished fourth in 53.11 in the final race of her decorated career.

The victory is the latest milestone in Jones’ rise among the world’s premier hurdlers. She narrowly missed the podium with a fourth-place finish at the 2024 Paris Olympics before earning the silver medal at the 2025 World Athletics Championships.

Watch Jasmine Jones’ entire championship race on YouTube.

The GAC community congratulates Jasmine on this historic accomplishment and proudly celebrates its newest world champion!