Greek high jumper Antonis Merlos added another medal to Greece’s haul at the Mediterranean Games in Taranto, winning silver in the men’s high jump.
Merlos cleared 2.19 metres to secure second place and give Greece its fourth athletics medal of the Games.
European champion Gianmarco Tamberi claimed the gold medal, while Italian high jumper Christian Falocchi took bronze after clearing 2.15 metres.
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Merlos followed up his appearance at the European Championships with another international podium finish in Taranto, securing an important silver medal for the Greek team.
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