South Africa's Long Jumping Champ Luvo Takes Gold in Sweden

Not even extreme windy conditions in Stockholm could deter Olympic silver medallist Luvo Manyonga who jumped 8,36 meters at the Diamond League Championships, beating compatriots Rushwell Samaai and Khotso Mokoena, who came second place and sixth respectively.

Luvo Manyonga (file photo).

Luvo Manyonga, South African long jumper - gold medal winner at Diamond League Championships in Stockholm

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