Morgan Lake has etched her name into the annals of British athletics by becoming the first woman from the UK to clear the monumental 2.00m mark in the high jump. This historic achievement occurred at the Diamond League Final in Zurich, where Lake finished third amidst a fiercely competitive field.

Lake's journey to this landmark height was filled with determination and resilience. Her previous personal best of 1.99m, set in February 2023, was surpassed as she soared over the 2.00m barrier on her first attempt. This feat not only placed her among the elite 86 women in history to achieve this height but also came just over two weeks before the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, adding to the significance of her accomplishment.

Emotionally charged after her jump, Lake shared her thoughts: "It's crazy. I was so in the moment and then as soon as I cleared it I was just so emotional because it is something I've wanted to do my whole life. I'm so, so happy." She emphasized the importance of self-belief and enjoying the process, stating, "Tonight I was like 'I'm going to enjoy it and just jump as high as I can'. It just shows me what I'm capable of if I just believe in myself."

The competition was fierce, with Australia's Olympic silver medallist Nicola Olyslagers claiming the Diamond League trophy with a leap of 2.04m, narrowly defeating Olympic and world champion Yaroslava Mahuchikh, who cleared 2.02m.

Lake's performance is a testament to her dedication and hard work. Having first jumped 1.90m at the age of 16 in 2013, she has consistently aimed for the 2.00m mark each year. While the journey has been challenging, breaching this barrier before the World Championships has undoubtedly boosted her confidence. Reflecting on her preparation for Tokyo, Lake said, "The main thing between now and Tokyo is to keep the body healthy and don't try and change too much. I think I could have jumped 2.02m with my two-metre jump, so it's just trusting my coach and what we're doing and do the same again, really."

In other events, Swedish pole vault star Armand Duplantis secured his fifth consecutive Diamond League title with a first-time clearance over 6m. Reigning world champion Katie Moon of the United States claimed the women's pole vault title with a best jump of 4.82m. Switzerland's Simon Ehammer won the men's long jump with a leap of 8.32m, while American Joe Kovacs and the Netherlands' Jessica Schilder triumphed in the men's and women's shot put finals, respectively.

The Diamond League Final, a two-day winner-takes-all event, features the top athletes who have accumulated the most points across the season's 14 regular series meetings. The action in Zurich concludes with 26 finals on Thursday, with coverage available on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app.