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High Jump Champion Mutaz Barshim Withdraws Due to Injury

9/12/2025

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Mutaz Barshim, a three-time world high jump champion from Qatar, withdrew from the World Championships in Tokyo due to a foot injury.
The 34-year-old has struggled with this injury since April, competing only once this season with a jump of 2.13 meters.
Barshim expressed disappointment, hoping to make this his final World Championships, and requested not to receive pity.
He won Olympic gold in 2021 and bronze in 2024, along with five World Championship medals.
The World Championships start Saturday, with injuries impacting several top athletes.

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Mutaz Barshim, a three-time world high jump champion from Qatar, withdrew from the World Championships in Tokyo due to a foot injury.
The 34-year-old has struggled with this injury since April, competing only once this season with a jump of 2.13 meters.
Barshim expressed disappointment, hoping to make this his final World Championships, and requested not to receive pity.
He won Olympic gold in 2021 and bronze in 2024, along with five World Championship medals.
The World Championships start Saturday, with injuries impacting several top athletes.