The men's high jump at the 2025 Nanjing Indoor Track and Field World Championships is "three-legged", and it is difficult for Yu Xianghe to win the championship

South Korea's Woo Sang-hyuk will square off against 28-year-old New Zealand's Kerr for the World Indoor Athletics Championships, while 23-year-old Ukrainian star Doroshok will also have the power to disrupt the game.

In order to participate in the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Nanjing, China, Woo Sang-hyuk is going abroad at Incheon International Airport Terminal 1 on the 19th.

In order to participate in the 2025 World Indoor Athletics Championships held in Nanjing, China, Woo Sang-hyuk, who went abroad on the 19th, said in an interview at Incheon International Airport, "Recently, Kohl sent a message saying 'see you in Nanjing'. I replied, 'Okay, see you soon.'" Cole and I have been close and influenced by each other for a long time. There will also be interesting competitions in Nanjing. ”

The men's high jump final of the 2025 World Indoor Championships will be held at 6:30 p.m. Beijing time on the 21st. Judging from the records and resumes of the 13 contestants, it is expected to be a three-legged triumvirate of Woo Sang-hyuk, Kohl and Doroshuk.

Woo Sang-hyuk won the gold medal at the 2022 World Indoor Championships in Belgrade by jumping over 2.34m. Cole finished third with 2.31m. At last year's World Indoor Championships in Glasgow, Cole topped the top with a personal high of 2.36m, while Woo Sang-hyuk won bronze with 2.28m.

In order to participate in the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Nanjing, China, Woo Sang-hyuk is going abroad at Incheon International Airport Terminal 1 on the 19th.

Woo Sang-hyuk led 10-8 in the showdown with Cole. However, last year Cole was ahead of Woo Sang-hyuk with a record of 3-2. Especially at the Paris Olympics, the situation of the two can be described as ice and fire. Among them, Woo Sang-hyuk failed to jump 2.31 meters and finished 7th with 2.27 meters after finishing the Paris Olympics, Cole hugged him regretfully. After Cole confirmed his victory, Woo Sang-hyuk gave him a deep hug and congratulations.

This season, Woo Sang-hyuk had a season-high of 2.31m, finishing in a tie for second in the event. Cole's season best is 2.30m. Woo Sang-hyuk and Cole both have personal bests of 2.36m. This time, Yu Xianghe pointed to regain the championship again after 3 years, and Cole will fight for it in Nanjing in order to win the championship for two consecutive times. Woo Sang-hyuk said, "Cole was happier than me last year. I felt a lot when I saw Cole's appearance. I'll be dancing happily this season as well, and I'll have a good faith competition with Cole. ”

In the men's high jump final of the 2024 Paris Olympics, South Korea's Woo Sang-hyuk failed to jump on his third attempt at 2.31m, and New Zealand's Cole was comforting him.

The record holder for the men's high jump this season is Doroshok. Doroshok won the European Indoor Championships on March 9 with a personal best of 2.34m. He finished sixth at the Paris Olympics with 2.31m and fourth at the World Indoor Championships in Glasgow with 2.24m.

Woo Sang-hyuk said: "Doroshuk's height (2.05 meters) is really tall, so I feel a lot of pressure. But if we met again, he would make fun of me and say, 'Woo, jump, jump.'" Doroshok has set a good record lately. I also hope that Doroschuk can also play a game without regrets. ”

Woo Sang-hyuk's height of 1.88 meters is considered short among the world's top men's high jumpers. For the helpless "physical limit", Woo Sang-hyuk found inspiration from the 1.9-meter-tall Qatari star Barsim, who paid attention to his running training, hoping to get more vertical conversion energy at the moment of jumping. Kohl, who is 1.98 meters tall, and Doroshuk, who is 2.05 meters tall, have also improved their running "speed" and their results have improved significantly.

Doroshok's height (2.05m) is really tall

Woo Sang-hyuk, who has been overcoming physical disadvantages with speed, looked at the "tall players who have become faster" and was well stimulated. Woo Sang-hyuk urged himself, "Only by maximizing my strengths can I compete more happily with tall and excellent players." This year I'm trying to build muscle strength. The height disadvantage cannot be changed with my strength. Only training is the only way. ”

Woo Sang-hyuk, who has trained hard in Thailand, the Czech Republic and South Korea, will confirm his training results against his taller rivals at the 2025 World Indoor Athletics Championships in Nanjing.