05-08-2021 07:09 via wbrz.com

New Iberia's Morgann Leleux Romero, injured, has difficulty in Women's Pole Vault final at Tokyo Games

TOKYO, Japan - Former UL star Morgann Leleux Romero fulfilled her dream of qualifying to perform in the Olympic Games, but was unable to secure a medal for the U.S. Thursday during the Women's Pole Vault Final, KATC reports.Romero and one other jumper, Anicka Newell of Canada, were out of the competition after failing to clear the first height of 4.50 meters in all three attempts.Her American teammate Katie Nageotte went on to win gold at the Games. The finals began at 5:00 am
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