Vlasic defends world indoor high jump crown

Croatia's Blanka Vlasic successfully defended her women's high jump crown at the World Indoor Championships.

Croatia's Blanka Vlasic successfully defended her women's high jump crown at the World Indoor Championships on Saturday.

Vlasic, also the world outdoor champion, cleared a best of 2.00m.

Spaniard Ruth Beitia took silver with American Chaunte Howard Lowe claiming bronze on countback after the duo both finished on 1.98m.