English language stadium announcing as Samuel James won a dramatic high jump final at the European Athletics U18 Championships in Rieti, 2026.
A high jump final is one of the hardest moments to announce. The crowd builds with every bar, the athletes need quiet at the right times, and the announcer has to follow the competition closely so that each jump, clearance and lead change is called accurately.
Harrison provided the English language stadium announcing for the championships. This clip is the high jump final.