Thomas Karmoy just had to put up with New Zealander Hamish Kerr in Stockholm. He bounced over 2.24 metres, a height that Carmoy had failed 3 times.
Our compatriot jumped over 2.20m on his first attempt, which earned him second place. Kerr held the bar at 2.30m for a while, but gave up after one jump. For the New Zealander, it was his first ever victory in a Diamond League meet.
Carmoy was not the only Belgian activist in Stockholm. Ben Broders was present at the pole vault. Our compatriot jumped over 5.72m on his third attempt, but then failed 3 times at 5.82m. Broeders had to settle for fourth place.
The win in rain-soaked Stockholm was for Swede fan favorite Armand Duplantis. The world record holder won with a jump of over 5.95 metres, and also climbed over 6.05 metres.
Duplantis then tried to improve his own world record (6.22 metres), but was only short of 6.23 metres.
Some environmental activists disrupted Sunday night the 400m hurdles – won by Norway’s Karsten Warholm. Three demonstrators unfurled a banner about 10 meters from the finish line, occupying almost the entire width of the track.
Wiener Warholm, who ran into lane 8, was able to pass, but he made it Not entertaining. “Protesting is allowed, but that’s not the way to do it. It’s disrespectful to the people who are here to do their job. And frankly, I pissed offThe Norwegian did not utter the words.
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