Woo Sang-hyeok Takes Bronze in Men’s High Jump at World Indoor Championships

Woo Sang-hyeok clears 2.26 meters to finish tied for third in the men’s high jump final at the 2026 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Torun, Poland. (Yonhap via Reuters)

Woo Sang-hyeok won a medal for the fourth straight time at the World Athletics Indoor Championships, taking a share of bronze in the men’s high jump.

Woo cleared 2.26 meters to finish tied for third in the final held March 21 (Korea time) at the Kujawsko-Pomorska Arena in Torun, Poland.

The defending champion fell short of a repeat title but extended his medal streak at the event.

Woo opened by clearing 2.17 meters on his first attempt, then made 2.22 and 2.26 on his first tries as well.

He could not get over 2.30. On his first attempt, his right thigh brushed the bar. He failed again on the second attempt when his lower body caught the bar, and missed on his third try to end with 2.26.

Oleh Doroshchuk of Ukraine won gold after clearing 2.30 on his first attempt. Erick Portillo of Mexico took silver by clearing 2.30 on his third attempt.

Paris Olympic champion Hamish Kerr of New Zealand and silver medalist Shelby McEwen of the United States did not compete.

* This article has been translated by AI.

Kang Sang Heon