Russian Silnov wins men´s high jump gold

Source: Xinhua | 08-19-2008 21:50

BEIJING, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- Russian Silnov claimed the men's high jump title with the final result 2.36 meters of at the Beijing Olympics on Tuesday.

Andrey Silnov of Russia celebrates during the men's  high jump final at the National Stadium, also known  as the Bird's Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games  in Beijing, China, Aug. 19, 2008. Andrey Silnov won  the gold.(Xinhua Photo)

Germaine Mason from Britain took the silver with 2.34 meters, and Yaroslav Rybakov from Russia, who also overcame 2.34 meters in his first attempt but cleared the 2.32 meters in his third attempt (Mason in his first), had to settle with bronze.

Editor:Si Qintu