Israeli High Jumper Yonatan Kapitolnik Advances to European Championship Final
Israeli athlete Yonatan Kapitolnik achieved a significant milestone by qualifying for the final of the European Athletics Championships in high jump. On Tuesday, competing in Birmingham, Kapitolnik cleared a height of 2.23 meters, securing second place in the qualification round and matching his personal best. This marks his return to the European Championship final after two years; he previously reached the final in Rome 2022, where he finished 12th after failing to clear 2.22 meters.
In parallel, Israeli hurdler Sagi Lemdiel ran the 110-meter hurdles in 14.45 seconds, placing 21st in the heats and failing to advance further in the competition. The European Athletics Championships continue in Birmingham with Kapitolnik set to compete in the high jump final.
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