Sinner’s Hochsprungmeeting hangs by a thread under heat and withdrawals
Jannik Sinner’s star power is the only lifeline for Germany’s high-jump showcase as late pullouts and brutal heat threaten the 32nd edition’s credibility.
Jannik Sinner’s presence alone may not be enough to save the 32nd Hochsprungmeeting in Fleisbach this Saturday. The high-jump classic, a fixture on the German athletics calendar, is scrambling after a wave of late withdrawals thinned the field to a shadow of its usual depth. Organizers now face a brutal double threat: soaring temperatures and a roster depleted by absences just days before the event.
Sinner, fresh off his Australian Open title, remains the marquee draw, but the meeting’s ability to deliver competitive firepower is in serious doubt. The meeting, traditionally a key stop on the high-jump circuit, has seen multiple athletes pull out in the final stretch, leaving gaps in what was already a shallow field. Forecasts predict temperatures to push past 30°C during the competition, adding another layer of unpredictability.
