On a vibrant Saturday afternoon in T\u00e4by Square, USA\u2019s Sandi Morris put on a sparkling performance \u2014 both literally and athletically \u2014 winning the women’s street pole vault competition with a best clearance of 4.82m.<\/p>\n\n
The event, staged as part of the BAUHAUS-galan Diamond League weekend, served up energy, drama, and glitter in equal measure.<\/p>\n\n
Morris, a three-time world silver medallist and brought the crowd to life not only with her world-class vaulting but also her dazzling pink, sparkly outfit \u2014 a signature statement of her competitive persona.<\/p>\n\n
\u201cPerfect. My marketing is working,\u201d Morris joked after her win. \u201cI want to be out there sparkling like a superhero. Look good, feel good, jump good, is what I like to say. The sparkle and shine is my personality \u2014 a little bit of unicorn and a little bit of fairy dust, that\u2019s what I am.\u201d <\/p>\n\n
She had good reason to celebrate. Morris cleared 4.82m cleanly to secure the win and then made three ambitious attempts at 4.87m to try and break her own meeting record. Though those final efforts fell short \u2014 fatigue setting in late in the competition \u2014 the American was pleased with how her technical focus translated into results. <\/p>\n\n
\u201cI\u2019m very, very pleased,\u201d she said. \u201cI’ve been working on some stuff on my run and with my poles… and I feel like I executed those things really well today. It was a great day \u2014 it’s going to help me build for the rest of the season and take data points that I learned today into World Championships.\u201d <\/p>\n\n
European champion Angelica Moser of Switzerland claimed second place with a strong clearance of 4.63 as Italy\u2019s Roberta Bruni finished third with a first time clearance at 4.53m. But it was Morris who took centre stage in front of an enthralled audience. <\/p>\n\n
\u201cIt was incredible,\u201d she said. \u201cI personally love street events. The energy of the crowd is always amazing. This country knows pole vault \u2014 because of one very specific person, Mondo \u2014 so I have him to thank for such an energetic crowd.\u201d <\/p>\n\n
Indeed, with Olympic champion Armand \u201cMondo\u201d Duplantis slated to headline the men\u2019s competition at Sunday\u2019s main Diamond League event, the passion for pole vault in Sweden is undeniable. But on Saturday, T\u00e4by Square belonged to the women \u2014 and especially to Morris, who took full advantage of the unique stage. <\/p>\n\n
\u201cThe pole vault is such a cool event. I might be biased, but we can really stand on our own as this crazy extreme sport,\u201d she said. \u201cAnd having an event in the street where fans can walk right up to you\u2026 I\u2019m sure it must be crazy to witness for the first time. I wish I could watch pole vault from fresh eyes.\u201d <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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