Big High Jumps: Barshim 2.37m WL, Lasitskene 2.00m MR

Mutaz Barshim, photo by PhotoRun.net

Mariya Lasitskene, photo by PhotoRun.net

Barshim 237 WL, Lasitskene 200 MR

OPOLE (POL, Jun 4): Despite not ideal weather conditions and later rain the special high jump meet here brough excellent winning marks by current World leaders. Qatari Mutaz Essa Barshim cleared 230 and 235 in first attempt and new world lead 237 in second attempt. Then he tried three times at new meet record 241. “Thanks god, win and WL,” he said on his twitter. Next competition will be Bislett Games. Belarus Pavel Seliverstau was second 228. Russian Mariya Lasitskene jumped in third two meters as already confirmed winner with very nice attempt in rain. The 2015 World champion then tried at new WL and PB 204. Second Czech World U20 Champion Michaela Hruba 190.

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