Andrey Silnov of Russia celebrates during the men's high jump final at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 19, 2008. Andrey Silnov won the gold.[Xinhua Photo]

Russian high jumper Andrey Silnov won the Olympic gold medal on Tuesday evening at the Beijing Olympic Games.

The 23-year-old Russian showed very good form this evening by clearing all heights with the first attempt until 2.42 meters, which is higher than the Olympic record.

Silnov secured the gold at 2.36 meters, which frustrated all his competitors. Germaine Mason of Britain won the silver and Yaroslav Rybakov of Russia the bronze.

(Xinhua News Agency August 19, 2008)