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Lewtschenko Wins Cottbus High Jump as Vloon, Obiena Share Pole-Vault Title

The early-season Cottbus meet drew about 2,400 fans, signaling form checks before February starts.

Overview

  • Julija Lewtschenko cleared 1.94 meters as the lone athlete over that height after a flawless run through 1.91 meters.
  • Imke Onnen opened her season with 1.91 meters for second after a 20-hour trip from a training camp in Stellenbosch, South Africa.
  • Menno Vloon and Ernest Obiena tied for the pole-vault win at 5.77 meters after neither could clear 5.84 meters.
  • Bo Kanta Lita Baehre and Torben Blech delivered solid pole-vault marks at 5.70 meters.
  • Lewtschenko thanked the crowd and heads next to meetings in Weinheim and Karlsruhe on February 6 and 8.