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February 24, 2026
Angelina Topić Earns New Serbian National Record of 2 Meters
Angelina Topić has finally achieved one of her biggest dreams, clearing a height of 2 meters! Banská Bystrica has become a lucky place for her, as she set a new indoor record there in 2024 with 1.97 meters. Now, she has become the first athlete in Serbian history to exceed 2 meters!
TL;DR
- Angelina Topić cleared 2 meters, a lifelong dream and a new Serbian national record.
- She set the record in Banská Bystrica, where she also set an indoor record of 1.97 meters in 2024.
- This achievement makes her the first Serbian athlete to surpass 2 meters.
- Prior to this, she won events in Łódź and Belgrade with jumps of 1.98 and 1.96 meters.
- Her father, Dragutin Topić, anticipated a 2-meter attempt at Banská Bystrica before the World Championships in Toruń.
- She won the competition by clearing 1.85, 1.90, 1.94, and 1.98 meters before her record-breaking jump.
- She attempted 2.02 meters but was too excited after her successful 2-meter clearance.
- The prize money for the event is 2,000 euros.
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