On paper this would be a shoo-in for the three time defending champion/world record holder/world leader Yulimar Rojas.

In the first round, returning silver medalist Shanieka Ricketts got things started with a 14.84m.

Rojas' second attempt was only 14.33m, which put her in a tie with Keturah Orji for the seventh and thus last qualifying position.

In the third round, Kimberly Williams jumped 14.38m to take the seventh spot.

Taking a safe mark, Rojas took off with her toes barely touching the leading edge of the board, giving up most of the 20cm width, but she clearly did not foul.