Aleksey Dmitrik
Russian high jumper with Olympic success
Competed primarily in high jump events. Achieved a personal best of 2.40 meters in 2016. Claimed gold at the 2015 Summer Universiade in Gwangju, South Korea. Secured a silver medal at the 2016 World Indoor Championships in Portland, Oregon. Represented Russia in various international competitions throughout career.
Gold medal at the 2015 Summer Universiade
Silver medal at the 2016 World Indoor Championships
Personal best of 2.40 meters
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