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Hamish Kerr Claims World High Jump Title at 2.36m in Tokyo

Woo Sang-hyeok's silver makes him South Korea's first two-time world outdoor medalist.

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Woo Sang-hyeok of South Korea (R) celebrates with Hamish Kerr of New Zealand after winning the silver medal behind Kerr in the men's high jump at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 16, 2025, in this Reuters photo. (Yonhap)
Woo Sang-hyeok of South Korea competes during the men's high jump final at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 16, 2025, in this Associated Press photo. (Yonhap)
Woo Sang-hyeok of South Korea poses with his silver medal from the men's high jump final at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 16, 2025, in this Reuters photo. (Yonhap)

Overview

  • The 2024 Olympic champion topped the World Athletics Championships final with a 2.36-meter clearance.
  • Woo cleared 2.34 meters, ending his season-long unbeaten run of seven international wins.
  • Jan Štefela earned bronze at 2.31 meters, with Oleh Doroshchuk fourth on countback at the same height.
  • The duel turned when Kerr cleared 2.36 meters after Woo missed, prompting Woo to try 2.38 meters twice and come up short.
  • The Tokyo National Stadium final saw only four athletes clear 2.31 meters before the medal-winning heights settled the podium.