The women's pole vault competition at the Tokyo Olympics has seen a significant reduction in participants, with the field now down to just five athletes.
Among the contenders, Wilma Murto of Finland, Aikaterini Stefanidi of Greece, Elisa Molinarolo of Italy, and Eliza McCartney of New Zealand were unable to clear the 4.80-meter bar, marking the end of their Olympic journey.
Amalie Svabikova of the Czech Republic managed to clear the 4.80-meter height on her final attempt, earning her the chance to challenge the next height of 4.85 meters.
Currently, Katie Moon of Team USA is leading the pack with a flawless record, having not missed a jump so far. However, World No. 1 Nina Kennedy faced a setback after failing one attempt at 4.70 meters, potentially impacting her position in the competition.
In the event of a tie where two competitors fail to clear a height after three attempts, the tiebreaker is determined by the number of misses earlier in the competition. The athlete with the fewest misses secures the advantage in such a scenario.
The intense competition and high stakes at the women's pole vault event promise an exciting finale as the remaining athletes vie for the coveted gold medal.
