Lasitskene – about 2nd place in the Czech Republic: “I didn’t get upset, although I could have, I pulled myself together on the 3rd attempt. I’m happy for Spiridonova, 2.00 m is an important height.

Olympic high jump champion Maria Lasitskene said that she was satisfied with the result at the Russian Indoor Athletics Championships and also congratulated Natalya Spiridonova on her victory.

On Sunday, Lasitskene shared second place with Daria Slepova, both athletes achieved a result of 1.93 meters on the third attempt. Spiridonova cleared the bar at a height of 2.00 m.

“I’m happy that I was able to achieve my best result this season.” I didn’t climb 1.93 m, I tried, I didn’t get discouraged, even if I could have, I pulled myself together on the third attempt, I fought. I don’t think I need to delve into this further, because I’m not asking what I’m doing wrong, but what needs to be done to improve the new attempt. I have to decide what I have to do: train, listen to Gennady Garikovich (Gabrilyan, coach – editor’s note), believe in myself.

Spiridonova’s result? I remember very well and know the feeling when you update your personnel file. I’m so old that all I can do is remember it. Joke. I am very happy for Natasha, for the coach, two meters is an important height for any high altitude athlete. “I’m happy that we saw and felt everything,” Lasitskene said on ‘s “Special Report.”