Mariya Lasitskene and Ilya Ivanyuk will compete in "Battle of sexes" on 24 January 2021...

Mariya Lasitskene, photo by European Athletics

The “Battle of the sexes” is a yearly competition in Moscow that features the best high jumpers in Russia. I want to add this event to my to go to list in the post pandemic and non banned country list.

Mariya Lasitskene, photo by Getty Images / European Athletics

MOSCOW (RUS): Triple World champion Mariya Lasitskene and Doha World medalist Ilya Ivanyuk are already confirmed for the “Battle of sexes” high jump indoor meet. It will be held on January 24 in Moscow, informs meet director Mikhail Butov.

ðŸ‡·ðŸ‡ºMariya Lasitskene jumps as high as 2.04m which is enough not only for #IAAF #WorldAthleticsChamps goldðŸ¥‡, but also for the THIRD WORLD TITLEðŸ†! Truly amazing!#Russia #Doha2019 #Sport #Athletics pic.twitter.com/H2Ez3zAELI

— Russia ðŸ‡·ðŸ‡º (@Russia) October 2, 2019

Author

Alfonz Juck

Alfonz Juck is a husband, father, statistician, announcer, journalist, organizer, agent usw, following track and field since 1972. EME NEWS is a news service relating to the sport of athletics. It is published on daily basis with additional updates, as required. Copyright is held by Alfons Juck, TOP ATHLETICS, a.s., Krikova 10, 82107 Bratislava, Slovakia. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The redistribution and/or direct reproduction of material from EME NEWS is prohibited unless permission is given by c TOP ATHLETICS (such as being included in a subscription agreement).

View all posts