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Otis Poole claimed bronze in the men's high jump, ending a 30-year drought for British athletes. Shaikira King secured bronze in the women's 800m, marking Britain's first medal in the event since 2012. The mixed 4x100m relay team set a new national record, finishing second.
Poole cleared 2.21m, sharing the height with two others but losing out on countback. King finished third in the 800m, closing with a strong final 100m. The relay team clocked 41.38, narrowly missing gold. Read more racing coverage.
The achievements highlight British talent at the World U20 Championships. Poole's performance ended a long wait for a high jump medal. King's bronze adds to her European U18 silver from 2024. The relay team's silver marks their second record-breaking performance. Related: High School Championships Day 7: Record-Breaking Performances.
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Otis Poole, Shaikira King, and the mixed relay team secure medals for Great Britain. Otis Poole claimed bronze in the men's high jump, ending a 30-year drought for British athletes. Shaikira King secured bronze in the women's 800m, marking Britain's first medal in the event since 2012. The mixed 4x100m relay team set a new national record, finishing second.
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Runner World published this brief on August 9, 2026. The underlying Athletics Weekly report was dated August 9, 2026.
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