Ex-high jump star dies at 66

Ex-high jump star dies at 66

JAKARTA (JP): Former national men's high jump star I Gusti Oka
Mona died of a stroke at 66 years old in his hometown of
Denpasar, Bali, on Friday.

Mona, whose 1956 national record of 1.96 meter remained intact
for 20 years, had been paralyzed for three months due to his
illness. He is survived by four children and four grandchildren.

An official of the Bali sports council, Nyoman Sukadana, told
Antara yesterday that the traditional Balinese cremation ceremony
for Mona body would be held this Thursday.

Mona was among the first Indonesian Olympians when he took
part in the 1956 Summer Games in Helsinki. (amd)