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At just 17, British high jumper Samuel James, crowned European U18 champion in Rieti this summer, has announced his commitment to the University of Arkansas in the United States. Having cleared 2.25m to claim continental gold, he is already regarded as one of the most promising talents in his event. He will now continue his development in one of the most competitive environments in American collegiate athletics, joining an institution that has previously welcomed several leading British athletes.