Australia's Nicola Olyslagers Wins World Athletics High Jump Gold Amid Rain Delay in Tokyo

Australia's Nicola Olyslagers clinched the women's high jump gold at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, clearing 2.00 meters in a competition interrupted twice by heavy rain. Olyslagers, a two-time Olympic silver medallist and reigning world indoor champion, remained flawless up to her winning height, securing gold on countback ahead of Poland's Maria Zodzik, who achieved a personal best of 2.00 meters. Ukraine's world record holder and defending champion Yaroslava Mahuchikh took bronze with a 1.97-meter jump, tying with Serbia's Angelina Topic. The rain delays tested the athletes' resilience, with only three competitors remaining when the event resumed. Olyslagers’ victory marked Australia's first gold at the championships and added to her dominance this year, including her Diamond League win and Australian record. Meanwhile, Australian athlete Ky Robinson delivered a notable performance in the men's 5000m, finishing fourth with a personal best time, underscoring the strength of Australia's athletics team despite some relay mishaps.