USA’s Katie Moon rises again to claim third successive world pole vault gold
by Guardian sport and agencies from US news | The Guardian on (#703HN)
34-year-old also won Olympic gold in Tokyo in 2021
Sandi Morris wins silver at worlds for fourth time
USA's Katie Moon leapt to gold in Tokyo on Wednesday in a thrilling final to become the first woman to win three successive pole vault titles at the World Athletics Championships.
Moon has fond memories of Japan - she won gold at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. This time she edged out compatriot Sandi Morris with a final successful leap at a season's best 4.90m.
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