Mateusz Przybylko of Germany announces retirement from high jumping
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 12:11 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Mateusz Przybylko has officially ended his high jump career, as confirmed by his club Bayer Leverkusen on June 20, 2026. An official farewell is set for later today at a meet in Essen. The 34-year-old won the European title in 2018, clearing a personal best of 2.35 meters, and earned a bronze medal at the European indoor championships that same year. His subsequent years saw limited success and various health issues.
- •Przybylko announced retirement on June 20, 2026.
- •Farewell event scheduled for today in Essen.
- •Won European high jump title in 2018 with 2.35 meters.
- •Also earned bronze at the European indoor championships in 2018.
- •Struggled with health setbacks in later years.
- 12:11 PMYahoo Sports — Former European high jump champ Przybylko of Germany ends career
"Former European high jump champion Mateusz Przybylko of Germany has ended his career, his club Bayer Leverkusen said on Saturday. The club said an official farewell was scheduled for later in the day at a jumping meet in the city of Essen.
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