Vladimir Yashchenko (part 1) - Last King of the straddle technique / high jump

Vladimir Yashchenko (1959-1999)

Discussion about the vid on trackandfieldnews.com:
http://mb.trackandfieldnews.com/discussion/viewtopic.php?p=553551&sid=2bc5b0ca9de27c544e0935bfc0359e66
World records:
Richmond 1977 outdoor 2.33 m age 18,
Tiflis 1978 outdoor 2.34 m age 19,
Milano 1978 indoor 2.35 m age 19.

his early progression:

12 лет - 1.45 cm
13 лет - 1.60
14 лет - 1.70
15 лет - 2.03 (!)
16 лет - 2.12
17 лет - 2.22
18 лет - 2.33
19 лет - 2.35
http://www.iaaf.org/aboutiaaf/news/newsid=15399.html

music: Johann Pachelbels Canon in D major

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