Stefan Holm Critiques Organization of Men's High Jump Final at World Championships

At the 2025 World Championships, Olympic champion Stefan Holm voiced strong criticism regarding the organization of the men's high jump final, which faced significant disruptions due to overlapping events. The high jump final, which saw New Zealand's Hamish Kerr claim gold by clearing a height of 2.36 meters, was plagued by delays stemming from concurrent 400-meter semifinals and technical issues. Holm expressed his dissatisfaction, noting that similar organizational problems had occurred during earlier rounds of the competition. He emphasized that better planning and spatial arrangements could alleviate these issues and enhance the smoothness of the event. Additionally, Holm pointed out that the lengthy duration of the final affected athletes and spectators alike. As the championships continue, Swedish high jumpers Engla Nilsson and Ellen Ekholm are preparing for their upcoming qualification rounds, with Nilsson boosted by a recent personal best in training.