The Olympics games in London, 1908, were groundbreaking in more ways than one. One of the standout events of the games was the high jump, which was the first time a jump over two metres had been achieved at the Olympics. American athlete, Meyer Prinstein, achieved this feat, easily clearing the bar at a height of 2.03 metres.

The high jump event captured the imagination of the world, with Prinstein’s achievement going down in history. The event was not without controversy however, as Prinstein was initially disqualified after a protest was lodged over a violation of the ‘straight take-off’ rule. However, Prinstein was reinstated after a jury overturned the decision.

Today, the high jump is one of the most exciting events of the Olympics, and one that athletes from all over the world compete in to achieve glory. The success of the high jump at the 1908 Olympics games in London has inspired athletes ever since.