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06. 09. 10 - 16:00

Vlasic sets seasonal record at Continental Cup in Split

Croatian high-jumper extraordinaire Blanka Vlasic has set the seasonal record, jumping 205 centimeters on her first attempt at the AIFF Continental Cup held over the weekend in her hometown Split.

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