Ripley would prove his early-season clearance was no fluke when he set a World Record of 18-1 (5.51) three weeks later in Los Angeles. He would raise the record twice more in 1976, first to 18-1 ¼ (5.52) and then to 18-2 (5.54). Confident that he was ready to jump high, Olson had the bar raised to the World Record height of 19-2 ¾ (5.86), which he cleared cleanly on his first try. It was a welcome return to form for Olson, who had set 7 World Indoor records in 1982-1983, but had struggled with injuries and illness the next two years. ), 2022 (=5th)2-time Olympic silver medalist—2021, 20242-time World Indoor Champion—2024, 20252025 Diamond League Champion2025 World Female Field Athlete of the YearCoached by Matt Horsnell since she was 11—trains at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra.

Source: New York Times December 31, 2025 06:21 UTC