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World Athletics C'ships: Sarvesh Kushare makes history, finishes sixth in high jump

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World Athletics Championships: Kushare Leaps 2.28m, Finishes 6th in High Jump Final

By IANS News September 17, 2025 • 08:10 AM View: 898

India's Sarvesh Kushare came up with a stunning performance to finish sixth in the Men's High Jump in the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium here on Tuesday night, ending the historic night with a personal best leap.

Kushare, who made history by becoming the first Indian to enter the final of Men's High Jump in the World Championships, came up with a personal best effort of 2.28 metres to finish sixth in the World Championships. He had qualified for the final on Sunday with another brilliant performance.

TAGS Sarvesh Kushare World Athletics Championships High Jump National Stadium World Championships Hamish Kerr Neeraj Chopra Merlin Hummel Bence Halasz Cordell Tinch United States Orlando Bennett Tyler Mason

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