Guttormsen Third in Strong Pole Vault Field

Simen Guttormsen secured third place in the pole vault at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland with a jump of 5.60 meters. He was narrowly beaten by Emmanouil Karalis and KC Lightfoot in a highly competitive field. Guttormsen cleared 5.25 on his first attempt and needed three attempts for 5.45, but succeeded on his first try for 5.60 before failing three times at 5.72. orlando-books.blog

Karalis dominated the competition with a winning jump of 5.82 meters on just his second attempt, before clearing 6.00 as well. In the women's pole vault, Lene Retzius and Kitty Friele Faye placed fifth and sixth respectively, both clearing 4.40 meters. New Zealand's Imogen Ayris claimed victory with a jump of 4.81 meters.