She Jumped the Long Jump World Lead...After Tearing BOTH Her Hamstrings | Alexis Brown

Alexis Brown of the United States is the 2025 NCAA Champion in the Long Jump, and recently jumped a personal best of 7.07m at the Tom Jones Memorial. That made her the world leader at the top of 2026 and makes her the 7th farthest jumper in American History.
In our conversation, break down her 7.07 jump and competition series, we discuss her time competing for Baylor in the NCAA and the transition to pro including finding an Agent and signing with Nike. She also discusses competing on the Diamond League circuit in 2025 and injuring both of her hamstrings at the end of the year before picking things back up for 2026.
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⏰Video Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:03 Reflecting on 2026 Season Opener
02:26 Injuries in 2025 and Recovery
05:20 NCAA Career at Baylor
12:26 Turning Pro and Signing with an Agent
16:37 Competing at Diamond League Meets
19:07 Signing with Nike
21:45 Being a Sprinter and Jumper
25:21 Breaking down the 7.07 Long Jump
32:54 Learning how to Long Jump
37:29 Goals for 2026