Atlanta, GA 8/19/2008 9:09:52 PM
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2008 Beijing Olympics Results: Russia's Andrey Silnov Wins Gold in Men's High Jump

Andrey Silnov took home the gold medal for Russia in the men's high jump in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China.

Silnov jumped 2.36 meters (7.74 feet) to take the gold medal in this track and field event. Great Britain's Germaine Mason took home the silver with 2.34 meters (7.68 feet), while Silnov's Russian teammate Yaroslav Rybakov took home bronze with 2.34 meters (7.68 feet).

Javier Sotomayor (Cuba) is both the indoor and outdoor world record holder in this track and field event with jumps of 2.43 meters (7.97 feet) and 2.45 meters (8.04 feet), respectively.

Track and Field - Men's High Jump Results

Gold

Andrey Silnov, Russia

2.36

Silver

Germaine Mason, Great Britain

2.34

Bronze

Yaroslav Rybakov, Russia

2.34

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