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Hamish Kerr Wins High Jump Gold at World Athletics Championships
Hamish Kerr overcame previous world championship setbacks with a 2.36m jump to secure gold, marking New Zealand's second title in Tokyo at the 2025 World Athletics Championships.
- On 16 September 2025 in Tokyo, Hamish Kerr from New Zealand secured victory in the men's high jump event at the World Athletics Championships.
- Kerr's victory followed Geordie Beamish's earlier 3,000 metres steeplechase win on Monday night, marking the country's second gold medal in two days.
- The dramatic final saw Kerr and South Korea's Woo Sang-hyeok battle at 2.34m and 2.36m, with Kerr clearing 2.36m on his first attempt to match his personal best and Oceanian record.
- Kerr stated, "I am stoked with the gold and the way I did it" and planned to prepare for the 2027 world championships in Beijing, while Woo expressed he "does not want to stop now" after taking silver.
- Kerr's win banished prior world championship setbacks, energized New Zealand's athletics legacy, and highlighted a strong competitive field despite notable absences like Mutaz Barshim.
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Kiwi Kerr adds world high jump crown to Olympic title
TOKYO - Olympic high jump champion Hamish Kerr equalled his personal best with a leap of 2.36 metres to give New Zealand their second gold medal at the world championships in Tokyo with victory in a dramatic final on Tuesday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Clutch Kiwi Kerr adds world high jump crown to Olympic title
TOKYO : Hamish Kerr banished his world championship demons with a leap of 2.36 metres to win a dramatic high jump final on Tuesday and give New Zealand a second gold medal in Tokyo.The 29-year-old, who failed to qualify for the final at the last two world championships, matched his personal best at the fi
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