He then flew to the Europa SC High Jump competition in Banka Bystrica, Slovak Republic, where his aching back restricted his jumps: after clearing 2.25 and 2.30 on first attempts, he then passed until 2.36 where his 3rd attempt clearance gave him the win.
He then flew to the Europa SC High Jump competition in Banska Bystrica, Slovak Republic, where his aching back restricted his jumps. Barshim began at 2.15, next cleared 2.30, then passed until 2.36 where his 3rd attempt clearance (only his fifth jump overall) gave him the win.