What happened to Sandi Morris pole vault?
Sandi Morris’s quest for Olympic gold came to a crashing halt Monday before it had a chance to get off the ground. Greenville’s Olympic pole vaulter injured her hip after her pole broke during the qualifying round in Tokyo and was unable to continue in the competition.
How high did Katie Nageotte jump?
16 feet, 2 3/4 inches
During qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics, Nageotte not only qualified, but did so in record-breaking fashion with a jump of 16 feet, 2 3/4 inches, an Olympic trial record.
What is Olympic pole vault record?
6.15 m
The Olympic records for the event are 6.15 m (20 ft 2 in) for men, set by Armand Duplantis in 2020, and 5.05 m (16 ft 63⁄4 in) for women, set by Yelena Isinbayeva in 2008.
Has a pole vault pole snapped?
Swedish pole vaulter Angelica Bengtsson breaks the national record on a borrowed pole after hers snaps mid-run at the World Track and Field Championships.
Has the pole vault pole broken?
After rain delayed her qualifying round attempt, Morris’ pole snapped mid-air, leading to an injury and preventing her from completing three more attempts at the bar.
What does Katie Nageotte do for a living?
Lakewood, Ohio, U.S. Kathryn Nageotte (/nəˈʒɒt/ nə-ZHOT; born June 13, 1991) is an American athlete, specializing in pole vaulting. She won the gold medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Women’s pole vault.
Who won the gold medal in pole vaulting?
Mondo” Duplantis
Sweden’s Armand “Mondo” Duplantis wins men’s pole vault gold medal. The world record-holder highlighted his class as the only man in the competition to clear six metres on the night to land his maiden Olympic title.
How long is an Olympic pole vault?
How Long is a Pole Vault Pole? Poles lengths vary between 3.05 m (10 ft 0 in) and 5.30 m (17 ft 5 in) poles. Pole Vault can be constructed to suit different designs or specifications and it can still meet IAAF, NFHS or NCAA minimum requirements. Pole Vault has a standard run up distance of 40m with a width of 1.22m.