Townsend’s high jump four-peat comes in world record fashion as Americans earn seven medals on third day of world championships

July 11, 2023, 6:10 PM (ET)

by Kristen Gowdy

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Roderick Townsend celebrates his high jump gold medal and world record. (Photo by Marcus Hartmann/USOPC)

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