TOKYO :American Katie Moon leapt to the pole vault gold medal at the world championships on Wednesday in a thrilling final to become the first woman to win a third consecutive world title in the event.
Moon, who won gold at the Tokyo Olympics in the same National Stadium venue in 2021, edged out compatriot Sandi Morris with a final successful leap at a season's best 4.90 metres.
Rio silver medallist Morris placed second on 4.85m, while Slovenia's Tina Sutej took bronze at 4.80m.
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