I am currently holidaying in Sweden where much of the news is on a disgruntled Wrestler , a failed Hurdler , and a short High Jumper .
Yes, I know it is a bit of an oxymoron, being short and a High Jumper, but that is just what he is.
I can not think of a single benefit of being short in the High Jump - unlike other sports that undoubatly favour taller people such as Volley Ball or Basket Ball. Despite his vertically challenged build Stefan Holm has managed to not only compete at an international level in the High Jump for many years, but even win Olympic Gold and World (Indoor) Championships.
Now some would argue that 1.81m (6 foot) is not that ’short’, and I would otherwise agree with these people. However when it comes to the world of International High Jumping 1.81m is an absolute dwarf. I am sure the other competitors joke about him behind his back - like ‘here comes Stefan, where is Snow White and his 6 mates’ etc.
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