World Athletics Championships, Elena Vallortigara is bronze: “I feel rewarded”
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The race was won by Australia’s Patterson
Vallortigara accomplishes the feat. In the high jump final, the Italian won the bronze medal, jumping exactly 2 meters. The competition was won by Australia’s Patterson. Behind her was the Ukrainian Mahuchikh.
Uncontrollable satisfaction of the 39-year-old Italian who regained her best polish at the right time: “Finally I showed up at a major international event without physical problems. At one point I thought about a medal of another color. This bronze repays me for everything: injuries, disappointments, difficulties. I think this competition opened other paths for myself. Now I think about the European Championships, the personal best, the Diamond League finals.”
