Leonard Grospe captured the Philippines’ second gold medal in the 6th Asian Beach Games after ruling the men’s high jump competition on a cold and rainy Friday morning at Phoenix Island in Sanya, China.
The 24-year-old standout cleared 2.05 meters on his first attempt—a decisive leap that secured him the top podium finish in a tightly contested field.
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Grospe outlasted Chinese Taipei’s Po-Ting Yeh and China’s Hao Zhang, who settled for silver and bronze, respectively, after failing to match the winning mark.
His victory added another golden moment to Team Philippines’ campaign, reinforcing the country’s strong showing in the continental showpiece, making its return after a decade-long absence.
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“Sobrang happy. Unexpected din po kasi sobrang dulas po talaga,” said Grospe, reflecting on the challenging conditions on the sand.
“It’s my first time. First time din ang event na high jump sa beach. So, nag-a-adjust pa tayo for that kasi masyadong madulas,” he added.
The country’s second gold came a day after Alexandria Luz Enriquez reigned in jiu-jitsu.
