Pole vault multiple medalist Sandi Morris missed out on an Olympic spot in the US track and field Olympic qualifiers.
Pole vaulter Wilma Murron competitor Sandy Morris missed out on a place at the Paris Olympics.
The pole vaulter’s Olympic dreams were dashed when he finished fourth in the qualifiers held in Eugene, Oregon, with a score of 468. The Olympic places were taken by the winner of the competition Bridget Williamsthe reigning Olympic champion who finished second Katie Moon and took third place Brynn King. The entire top three ended up with a result of 473 in the competition.
This season, Morris has jumped at his best with a result of 482, which justifies him in sixth place in the world statistics. The 31-year-old American is an Olympic silver medalist from the Rio de Janeiro Games in 2016. From the World Championships, Morris has silver in his trophy case from 2017, 2019 and 2022.
Morris’ qualification is also important from a Finnish perspective, as pole vaulter Wilma Murto, who is preparing for the Olympic Games, is one of Finland’s brightest hopes for a medal at the Paris Games.