[Asian Games] High Jumper Woo Sang-hyeok Advances in Qualifiers... Secures Spot in Finals as 'Co-Leader'
by Park Joonyi
Published 02 Oct.2023 11:38(KST)
Success on the First Attempt
Choi Jin-woo from Group A Advances to the Finals
Men's high jump athlete Woo Sang-hyeok (27, Yongin City Hall) advanced to his first Asian Games final.
On the 2nd, Woo Sang-hyeok cleared 2.15 meters on his first attempt in Group B of the men's high jump qualifiers held at Hangzhou Sports Center Stadium in China. He secured a spot in the final as a joint first-place with Japan's Tomohiro Shinno.
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In Group A qualifiers, high school prospect Choi Jin-woo (18, Ulsan Sports Science High School) also advanced to the final by ranking 5th with a 2.15-meter jump. He cleared 2.00 meters on his first jump, succeeded at 2.10 meters on his second attempt, and cleared the bar at 2.15 meters on his third attempt.
The men's high jump final will be held on the 4th.
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