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Guttormsen Third at Paavo Nurmi Games

Simen Guttormsen secured third place in the pole vault competition at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland, clearing 5.60 meters.

The Norwegian jumper was beaten only by Emmanouil Karalis and KC Lightfoot in a strong field. Guttormsen cleared 5.25 on his first attempt, needed three attempts for 5.45, and cleared 5.60 on his first try before failing three times at 5.72. slot-chickenroad.org

In the women's event, Lene Retzius finished fifth and Kitty Friele Faye sixth, both with 4.40 meters. Imogen Ayris from New Zealand won with 4.81 meters.