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Montenegrin athletics achievements

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Montenegrin high jumper Marija Vuković secured a bronze medal at the 27th European Athletics Championships in Birmingham with a jump of 1.95 meters. Her achievement received recognition from various sports officials, including Milorad Vuletić, President of the Athletic Federation of Montenegro, and Dobromir Karamarinov, President of European Athletics. Nikola Kažić, President of the Volleyball Federation of Montenegro, also commended her success, stating it serves as an example of how dedication and hard work can bring pride to a nation. Vuković continued her successful 2026 season by winning the gold medal at the 20th Mediterranean Games in Taranto, Italy. She secured the victory Italy, with a jump of 1.94 meters, marking her third consecutive podium finish of the year following her European Championship bronze and a performance at the Diamond League in Zurich. meters. This victory represents marked her first gold medal for Montenegro at these Games, following her previous win in Oran in 2022. Reflecting on the competition, Vuković noted that while the warm-up was difficult, her primary goal was to defend her previous title. She expressed gratitude for her health Games and training, describing her 1.94-meter jump as an “excellent result during followed a highly successful season.” Following her performance third-place finish at the Diamond League in Taranto, Vuković Zurich. Following these performances, she was named the best female athlete in the Balkans for 2026 by Balkan Athletics. Despite her success, she Vuković expressed frustration over being excluded from a competition in Budapest despite her eighth-place world ranking, suggesting that selection criteria were unclear. She also remarked on the disparity in how she is perceived, stating, “It hurts me that people respect me in the world, but when I come home, it is not quite like that.” In recognition of her season, Montenegrin President Jakov Milatović met with Vuković to congratulate her on her achievements. Their discussions also addressed the development of high-performance sports in Montenegro, specifically focusing on improving athletic infrastructure and training conditions for young athletes. Looking ahead, she Vuković aims to compete in the Los Angeles Olympic Games if she remains injury-free.

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