Turin, 13 September (LaPresse) – First surprise at the World Athletics Championships, which began today in Tokyo. Larissa Iapichino, one of Italy's most eagerly awaited athletes, failed to qualify for the women's long jump final. The daughter of Fiona May jumped 6.56 metres on her second attempt, finishing in fifteenth place and missing out by four centimetres on a place among the top twelve who will compete for medals.