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The New Zealand Herald
The New Zealand Herald
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Athletics: Hamish Kerr claims New Zealand's first major high jump medal

High jumper Hamish Kerr has created New Zealand athletics history.

Kerr matched his national outdoor record of 2.31 metres to secure bronze at the world indoor championships in Belgrade.

He is the first New Zealander to earn a global medal in the discipline.

The event was his first indoor competition.

Korean Sanghyeok Woo won gold, clearing 2.34 metres with his first attempt, with Loïc Gasch of Switzerland taking silver. Kerr shared the bronze with Olympic gold medalist Gianmarco Tamberi of Italy.

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