Saturday, June 11: Blanka Vlašić Competing at the Adidas Grand Prix in New York

NEW YORK - Croatian superstar high jumper and international sensation Blanka Vlašić will be competing for the first time on U.S. soil at the adidas Grand Prix, one of the world's premier track and field events. More than 75 Olympians and at least 30 Olympic or World champions will participate in the event on Saturday, June 11, at Icahn Stadium on Randall's Island. The action starts at 1:00 p.m., and the women's high jump will begin around 3:00 p.m.

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For complete information on the adidas Grand Prix, go to www.adidasgrandprix.com.

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Blanka Vlašić, one of the biggest international superstars in all of sport and a favorite of Croatia’s passionate athletics fans around the world, is headed to New York City to compete at the adidas Grand Prix on June 11.
In its seventh year as one of the premier track-and-field events in the world, the adidas Grand Prix, at Icahn Stadium on Randall’s Island, is the sixth stop on the international Samsung Diamond League circuit. Tickets for the event, which begins at 1 p.m., are now available at the event website, www.adidasgrandprix.com, or by calling 1-877-TIX-TRAC. To receive a special 10% discount, enter the promotion code BLANKA.
Vlašić will be making her long-awaited U.S. debut, and comes to New York as the 2010 IAAF Female Athlete of the Year and ranked #1 in the world. A four-time World Champion and 2008 Olympic silver medalist in the high jump, the 27-year-old is one of the most exciting, emotive  and dominant athletes in the sport. Between June 24, 2007 and Aug. 23, 2008, Vlašić posted a 34-meet winning streak and last year won 18 of 20 meets, including all seven of her Diamond League competitions and the European Championships. Her personal best of 2.08 meters/6 feet, 9.75 inches, set in 2009, is only one centimeter off the 24-year-old world record.
“New York City is the biggest stage of all,” says Vlašić. “I’m looking forward to seeing the famous sights, but I am especially excited to compete for the first time in my career on U.S. soil. I love to compete and do hope that a lot of people will come to watch. This could make such an atmosphere which I enjoy, and is motivating me to big heights.”
In addition to Vlašić, Olympic stars including Tyson Gay, Jeremy Wariner and Jessica Ennis are expected to compete at the New York meet.