2016 Summer Olympics: Women's High Jump Medalists
Gold: Ruth Beitia
Spain
Ruth Beitia took home the gold medal for Spain in the women's high jump event at the 2016 Summer Olympics with a jump of 1.97 meters. This was her first Olympic medal and she became the oldest woman to ever win the gold medal in the high jump at the age of 37.
Silver: Mirela Demireva
Bulgaria
Mirela Demireva won the silver medal for Bulgaria with a jump of 1.97 meters. This was her first Olympic medal and she became the first Bulgarian woman to ever win a medal in the high jump.
Bronze: Chaunte Lowe
United States
Chaunte Lowe won the bronze medal for the United States with a jump of 1.97 meters. This was her second Olympic medal, adding to her bronze from 2008.
The competition was fierce, with the top four finishers all matching each other in terms of best height. In the end, it was Ruth Beitia's experience that helped her to clinch the gold medal.
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