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Congratulations to IAAF World Championships high jump winner Maria Lasitskene

August 12, 2017

Vladimir Putin sent congratulations to Maria Lasitskene, gold medalist in the high jump event at the IAAF World Championships London 2017.

The message reads, in part:

“This gold medal is a result of many years of hard training, skill and confidence in yourself. By defeating prominent rivals, you have proven the high class of Russian track and field athletes, and lived up to the expectations of your fans and coaches, and all those who supported you on your way to success.”

August 12, 2017