European Athletics U20 Championships: Brudin sets a new world U20 record of 65.48 metres

Posted : 08 August 2023

Discus thrower Mykhailo Brudin dominated the final qualifiers at the European Athletics U20 Championships in Jerusalem on Monday evening, securing a significant world U20 lead. Brudin, representing Ukraine, showcased his prowess from the start by unleashing a throw of 65.48m with his first attempt.
Despite facing stiff competition from the top ten U20 athletes globally, Brudin's performance stood out as he extended his personal best by 1.63 meters. This accomplishment left him nearly four meters ahead of the next qualifier, Jan Svozil from the Czech Republic, who achieved a personal best of 61.65m in the final round.

Brudin's remarkable performance positions him for the final on Wednesday, where he aims to further enhance his medal collection, which already includes European U18 gold and world U20 bronze from the previous year. Reflecting on Brudin's dominant display, Svozil acknowledged the Ukrainian's impressive form and expressed hope for the final.

Meanwhile, in the heptathlon, Jana Koscak faced a frustrating day. While excelling in the 100m hurdles and the high jump, Koscak's performance waned in the shot put. An injury led her to withdraw from the competition, creating an opportunity for other contenders. Sandrina Sprengel of Germany emerged as a potential front-runner with solid performances in the hurdles, high jump, shot put, and 200m, leading the field into the second day of the competition.

Niels Laros of the Netherlands, a talented distance runner, showcased his confidence in the men's 1500m heats, securing his spot in the final with a strong finish. Laros is pursuing a golden double in the 1500m and 5000m events at the championships.

The women's 1500m heats witnessed Denmark's Sofia Thøgersen and Italy's Matilde Prati winning their respective heats, setting the stage for intense competition in the finals. In the men's and women's 100m heats and semi-finals, standout performances by Poland's Marek Zakrzewski, Sweden's Isak Hughes, and British sprinters Joy Eze and Renee Regis showcased the depth of talent in the field.

Top-ranked Austrian Enzo Diessl impressed in the men's 110m hurdles heats, while France's Clémence Rougier dominated the women's triple jump qualifiers with a remarkable personal best. Zuzanna Maślana of Poland led the women's shot put qualifiers with a strong first-round throw, securing her place in the final.

The championship continues with more exciting competitions, promising twists, and opportunities for young athletes to shine on the international stage.

European Athletics U20 Championships: Brudin sets a new world U20 record of 65.48 metres

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