Eugene, Aug. 9 -- India's Basant Kumar Meghwal clinched the silver medal in the men's high jump at the World Athletics U20 Championships after clearing a personal best of 2.21m in Oregon.

The 19-year-old produced a composed performance, clearing 2.06m, 2.12m, 2.17m and finally 2.21m to secure his place on the podium.

Meghwal was among three athletes who cleared 2.21m, but the Indian secured the silver medal on countback. Algeria's Younes Ayachi won the gold, while Great Britain's Otis Poole claimed the bronze.

All three medallists failed to clear 2.24m in their three attempts. Ayachi had cleared 2.21m in his first attempt, while Meghwal managed it on his second and Poole on his third.

Meghwal's silver is India's second medal at the ch...