At the preliminary round of men's high jump for the 2024 Paris Olympics, which took place in Paris, France on Sunday, Woo easily jumped 2.15 meters in the first period. At a glance, he had more than 15 centimeters of leeway. Woo also lightly crossed the 2.20 meters and 2.24 meters in the first round.
Woo Sang-hyuk failed in the first period of the 2.27m and succeeded in the second period.
Woo's personal best is 2.36 meters and his season best is 2.33 meters. Woo ranked fourth at the Tokyo Olympics, surpassing the 2.35 meters mark. Woo is determined to win his first Olympic medal.
Woo's competitor is world No. 1 and Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Mutaz Essa Varshim (Qatar). Woo won a silver medal at the Hangzhou Asian Games last year, surpassing 2.33 meters to rank second after Varshim with 2.35 meters.
There was an unexpected variable. While attempting the first 2.27-meter race, Varshim suddenly complained of pain in his left calf and was unable to run. After receiving treatment, Varshim exceeded 2.27 meters in the second race. Nevertheless, he continued to complain of pain in his left calf.
If Varsim fails to perform properly due to injury or withdraws from the race at all, Woo's chances of winning the gold medal increase significantly. Men's high jump is actually a two-way race between Woo and Varsim.
BY: 토토사이트