Sandi Morris had the top pole vault clearance in the world this season, but she had to settle for second place Sunday night at the World Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Ore.
The former University of Arkansas NCAA champion cleared 15 feet, 11 inches at Oregon’s Hayward Field, but so did Katie Nageotte, who won the gold medal to give the U.S. a 1-2 finish.
Nageotte, the reigning Olympic champion, cleared 15-11 on her first attempt, while Morris made it on her second attempt. Both then missed three attempts at 16-0 3/4.
Morris, who trains with Nageotte in Atlanta, earned a silver medal at the World Outdoor Championships for the third time.