Australia’s Nina Kennedy emerged victorious in the pole vault event after American athlete Katie Moon failed to clear 4.95 meters in two attempts. Moon initially struggled with a height of 4.90 meters, failing on her first try and then deciding to skip further attempts at that height. This strategic move left her with only two chances to clear 4.95 meters, while Kennedy successfully passed the 4.90-meter mark on her first attempt.
As both athletes faced the 4.95-meter bar, they each missed their initial jumps, setting the stage for a decisive moment in the competition. Moon's final attempt would determine the outcome - either she would successfully clear the bar, forcing Kennedy to match her performance, or she would falter, conceding the gold to the Australian.
With determination, Moon sprinted down the runway and planted her pole, but unfortunately, she couldn't propel her body over the bar. As the bar tumbled to the ground, Kennedy's emotions overflowed, leading to tears of joy as her family celebrated her victory in the stands.
