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Monday, August 03, 2020, 18:40
Pole vaulter Nageotte clears world-leading 4.92m in Atlanta
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Monday, August 03, 2020, 18:40 By Xinhua

In this Sept 29, 2019 photo, USA's Katie Nageotte competes in the Women's Pole Vault final at the 2019 IAAF World Athletics Championships at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha. (ANTONIN THUILLIER / AFP)

NEW YORK - American pole vaulter Katie Nageotte set a world-leading mark of 4.92 meters on Saturday in Marietta, Georgia, near Atlanta.

The leap sent the 29-year-old to No 6 position on the all-time list. Her previous best outdoor was 4.83m, which she cleared on 18 July, also in Marietta.

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"Sixth highest height ever and had some really great attempts at the American Record," Nageotte said on his social media.

Elsewhere in Italy, Jemma Reekie showcased her good form in the 800m race at the 13th Triveneto Meeting in Trieste, as she held off training partner Laura Muir over the final five meters to win by a scant 0.02, clocking 1:59.52.

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