Russia's Lasitskene retain's women's high jump world title

LONDON, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- Russia's Maria Lasitskene retained the women's high jump title at the World Athletics Championships here on Saturday.

The 24-year-old, competing as an authorized neutral athlete here, cleared 2.03 meters for the gold medal. Ukraine's Yuliia Levchenko took silver in 2.01 and Poland's Kamila Licwinko was third in 1.99. Enditem