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Mirela Demireva wins silver at London Diamond League

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Bulgarian athlete Mirela Demireva who won a silver medal in high jump at the European Athletics Championships in Amsterdam, continues with her wonderful performance. Demireva who scored a personal best of 1.97 meters in 2016 placed second at the Diamond League in London with 1.95 meters. The European champion Ruth Beitia from Spain demonstrated her excellent skills again and placed first at that competition with 1.98 meters. Katarina Johnson-Thompson from Great Britain placed third after scoring a personal best of 1.95 meters.




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