Wilma Murto raised the bar to a record high.
Pole vaulter Wilma Murto finished tied for second place in the indoor competition organized in Lievin, France.
The result of the break was recorded as 475. The Finn exceeded 450, 465 and the mentioned 475 with his first.
From the height of 484, Murto dropped the bar once. After that, Murto went for the win and his record height of 490, but the bar fell twice.
A New Zealander jumped to victory Eliza McCartneywho exceeded 484. Murro shared the second place with the Briton Molly Caudery.
Murro is scheduled to compete next time on the 14th in Turku.
Wilma Murto finished second in France. Stock photo. PASI LEISMA