Slovenian athletes break national records in Ostrava

Slovenian track and field athletes Matic Ian Guček and Tina Šutej both delivered strong performances at the traditional Golden Series meeting in Ostrava. Guček secured a third-place finish in the 400-meter hurdles, while Šutej achieved the same ranking in the pole vault.

Guček's performance was particularly noteworthy as he set a new Slovenian national record. He clocked in at 48.16 seconds, improving his own previous record from last year by nine-hundredths of a second. He was only surpassed by Brazil's Matheus Lima, who won with 47.64 seconds, and Spain's Jesus David Delgado, who set a Spanish record with 48.11 seconds.

In the pole vault competition, Šutej cleared 4.65 meters, securing her third-place finish. She was outjumped by New Zealand's Imogen Ayris, who won with 4.75 meters, and American Gabriela Leon, who also cleared 4.65 meters but placed higher. Notably, reigning outdoor world champion Katie Moon of the United States finished fifth with a jump of 4.50 meters.

Another Slovenian competitor, Jan Vukovič, also participated in Ostrava, contributing to the pace in the one-mile race.