Jakub Szymanski Secures Poland’s First Gold at World Athletics Indoor Championships

Torun, Poland – March 21, 2026 – Jakub Szymanski of Poland delivered a stunning performance to win gold in the men’s 60m hurdles at the World Athletics Indoor Championships Kujawy Pomorze 26, marking Poland’s first gold medal at this year’s event. The European indoor champion finished the race in 7.40 seconds, securing his undefeated indoor season.

Race Recap

The final was a tightly contested race. After American Trey Cunningham set a speedy pace in the semifinals with a time of 7.35 seconds, the competition appeared fierce. However, Szymanski maintained his composure and secured the top spot on the podium. Spain’s Enrique Llopis claimed silver with a time of 7.42 seconds, while Cunningham settled for bronze, finishing in 7.43 seconds.

Results: Men’s 60m Hurdles Final

Here’s a look at the final results:

• 1. Jakub Szymanski (POL) – 7.40 seconds
• 2. Enrique Llopis (ESP) – 7.42 seconds
• 3. Trey Cunningham (USA) – 7.43 seconds

Szymanski’s Season

Jakub Szymanski entered the championships as a strong medal contender, having enjoyed an undefeated indoor season leading up to the event. He is likewise the European indoor champion. According to Wikipedia, his personal best in the 60m hurdles is 7.37 seconds, a Polish record set in Berlin in 2026.

Competition Schedule

The men’s 60m hurdles event unfolded as follows:

• Round 1: March 21, 2026, 10:20 AM (Local Time)
• Semi-Finals: March 21, 2026, 7:48 PM (Local Time)
• Final: March 21, 2026, 9:02 PM (Local Time)

Previous Medalists

Previous medalists in the event include:

• Grant Holloway (USA) – 7.42 seconds
• Wilhem Belocian (FRA) – 7.54 seconds
• Junxi Liu (CHN) – 7.55 seconds

Season’s Best Times

The fastest times recorded during the 2026 season include:

• Ja’Kobe Tharp (USA) – 7.32 seconds
• Trey Cunningham (USA) – 7.35 seconds
• Dylan Beard (USA) – 7.37 seconds
• Jakub Szymanski (POL) – 7.37 seconds
• Bradley Franklin (USA) – 7.42 seconds

World Record

The current world record in the men’s 60m hurdles is held by Grant Holloway (USA) with a time of 7.27 seconds.

Highlights from the championships are available on World Athletics+.