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USA's Shelby McEwen Wins Silver Medal in Men's High Jump at 2024 Olympics

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Team USA high jumper Shelby McEwen cleared 2.36 meters on Saturday to claim silver at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

The achievement marks a personal-best height as well as the first Olympic medal of McEwen's career.

Hamish Kerr of New Zealand, who also cleared 2.36 meters, claimed gold after a jump-off at 2.34 meters with McEwen.

Mutaz Barshim of Qatar, who cleared 2.34 meters, took home the bronze.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.

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