On the first day of the World Championships, the high jump signboard, Woo Sang-hyuk, passed the preliminary round with 'joint first place' and flew vigorously toward a new golden history.
Woo Sang-hyeok easily passed the preliminary high jump at the World Championships held today (16th) in Eugene, Oregon, USA.
Woo Sang-hyuk, who took the first leap in Group A of the preliminary round, flew without hesitation.
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Starting from 2m17 to 2m28, they easily crossed the bar without a single mistake, and enjoyed the game each time with various ceremonies.
With fewer than 12 athletes in Groups A and B, who surpassed 2m28, Woo Sang-hyeok, along with Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Bashim, and others tied for first place, advanced to the final.
Only 4 players, including Woo Sang-hyeok and Bashim, succeeded in all without a single failure up to 2m28.
Tokyo joint gold medalist Italy's Tamberry managed to pass the qualifiers in 11th overall over 2m28 in the final 3rd round.
Woo Sang-hyuk, who has confirmed his finals at the World Championships for the first time in 23 years since Jin-taek Lee, will challenge for the gold medal at the world championships for the first time in Korean track and field history on Tuesday.
SBS will broadcast live Woo Sang-hyuk's final stage from 9:30 am on Tuesdays.
(Photo = Getty Images Korea)