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The DN Galan press conference last summer included four high jumpers and one of them was American Olympic silver medallist, Brigetta Barrett, 23. She concluded the press conference with a completely spontaneous acapella rendition of ”I am coming home” for the assembled journalists. Later it became clear that the song’s title was more than just words for Brigetta who genuinely enjoyed her first visit to Stockholm.
– If I could train anywhere in the world, I would choose Sweden. I love Sweden! It is so beautiful and the people are fantastic! Brigetta proclaimed.
Speaker at the opening ceremony for DN Galan Youth
She came to Stockholm direct from the World Championships in Moscow where she took silver with a 2.00m jump matching her position at the 2012 London Olympics. It did not go so well at DN Galan – she finished sixth with 1.90m – but this did not alter her ever positive attitude to all and sundry. Two days later she was back in the Stockholm Olympic Stadium for DN Galan Youth where she delivered an engaging opening ceremony speech for the young athletes.
”For Once In My Life”
Last year Brigetta won the US Championships with a personal best jump of 2.04m and competed at four Diamond League meetings. Monaco was her Diamond League highlight when she made a first time clearance at seven heights in a row finishing with 2.01 and then went on to attempt 2.06. Later that evening she stepped back under the spotlight and performed Stevie Wonder’s ”For Once In My Life” together with a backing group. The women’s high jump is one of events at this year’s DN Galan on Thursday 21 August and we hope to welcome back the entertaining Brigetta Barrett to Stockholm Olympic Stadium!
Jonas Hedman
Photo: Brigetta Barrett together with Olympic Champion Anna Chicherova at DN Galan’s press conference 2013. Photo: Deca Text & Bild