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Honsel Fifth as Olyslagers Sets 2.04m Record at Zürich Diamond League Final

Her fifth-place finish signals steady form heading into the World Championships in Tokyo.

Honsel wird Fünfte in Zürich
Christina Honsel in Aktion
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Overview

  • Christina Honsel cleared 1.97 m for fifth place and missed 2.00 m three times, expressing satisfaction with the performance and a very positive feeling for Tokyo.
  • Australia’s Nicola Olyslagers won the women’s high jump with 2.04 m for an Oceanian record, ahead of Yaroslava Mahuchikh at 2.02 m.
  • Britain’s Morgan Lake cleared 2.00 m for a national record as four athletes surpassed the two‑metre barrier in a deep competition.
  • Joe Kovacs took the men’s shot put at 22.46 m and hopes the victory yields a World Championships wildcard, with selection still contingent on the U.S. team’s final makeup.
  • World record holder Armand Duplantis won the pole vault at 6.00 m as the two‑day finale continues with track events and German contenders including Malaika Mihambo and Julian Weber on day two.