Sports8/20/2025The Guardian

Nicola Olyslagers’ one-jump gamble pays off in rain-sodden Diamond League win

Nicola Olyslagers’ one-jump gamble pays off in rain-sodden Diamond League win

Nicola Olyslagers, the Australian high jumper, won the Diamond League event in Lausanne, Switzerland, despite the rainy conditions. She shared the victory with Christina Honsel and Maria Zodzik, as all three athletes cleared a height of 1.91 meters. Olyslagers' success came from a "one-jump gamble," a risky strategy that paid off in the rain-soaked competition. The article highlights the challenging weather conditions that the athletes had to endure, but Olyslagers' performance and her third consecutive Diamond League high jump win were the main focus.

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