Belgium’s Nafi Thiam successfully defended her Olympic heptathlon title highlighting her class in the combined events over two days in Tokyo 2020. The 26-year-old Thiam became only the second woman to win back-to-back titles in the event since U.S. legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee in Barcelona 1992.

Thiam amassed a total of 6791 points over the seven events followed by a Dutch 2-3 on the podium with Anouk Vetter (6689) and Emma Oosterwegel (6590) winning the silver and bronze medals.

“It feels so good. I can’t believe it. I am so emotional I can’t describe it,” an elated Thiam said. “The first day was difficult for me. So on day two I had to really focus. I knew I had to do something really good in the long jump and javelin. “In the 800m I was hoping to do a bit better but I think it was a really positive race and in the end I got the medal. I am so happy.”