OLYMPICS
Playing the Field
The field events – the jumps and throws – dished up world class performances from start to finish of the Paris Games , with the standout performer being Swede Mondo Duplantis in the men ’ s pole vault , with his new World Record . The jump-off in the men ’ s high jump had everybody glued to their seats or sets , and the women ’ s javelin was a highlight for SA viewers as Jo-Ané van Dyk claimed an unexpected silver medal .
Images : Mattia Ozbot , Christel Saneh , Dan Vernon – All for World Athletics
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