Ingebrigtsen improves 1,500m European record in Poland

Warsaw, July 17 : Norways Jakob Ingebrigtsen established a new European record in the mens 1,500m, clocking 3:27.14 at the Kamila Skolimowska Memorial in Chorzow, Poland.

The Olympic champion shattered his own record of 3:27.95 set on home turf in Oslo last June.With his remarkable triumph at the Silesian Stadium, he ascended to fourth in the all-time rankings, trailing behind Hicham El Guerrouj, Bernard Lagat, and Asbel Kiprop, reports Xinhua.

Kenyas Abel Kipsang captured the silver medal with 3:29.11, while his fellow countryman Reynold Kipkorir Cheruiyot completed the podium, finishing the race in 3:30.30.

Swedens Armand Duplantis prevailed in the mens pole vault, clearing a height of 6.01 meters.Sam Kendricks of the United States matched his seasons best with 5.91m, securing second place, while fellow American Christopher Nilsen took third with 5.81m.

Olympic champion Mutaz Essa Barshim dominated the mens high jump, leaping 2.36m on his first try.The Qatari athletes result is the best mark accomplished globally this season.Italys Gianmarco Tamberi claimed the second spot, while Germanys Tobias Potye earned a bronze medal, both clearing 2.34m.

Some 24,000 Polish fans on-site rejoiced in the victory of their countryman Wojciech Nowicki in the mens hammer throw, achieving a distance of 80.02 meters.He was followed by Rudy Winkler of the United States and Norways Eivind Henriksen.

South Africas Akani Simbine sprinted to victory in the mens 100m with 9.97 seconds, while ShaCarri Richardson of the United States clocked 10.76 seconds to seize the womens title over the same distance.

The Kamila Skolimowska Memorial marked the ninth meeting of this years Diamond League season.

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