Pole vaulter Pena books London spot

Tori Pena has become the first Irish pole vaulter to qualify for an Olympic Games.

Mon, 05 Mar, 2012 - 00:00

The Finn Valey AC athlete, a native Californian who declared for Ireland, secured the Olympic A standard of 4.50 metres on Saturday night at & Centros College.

Pena met the London standard in winning the Californian competition with 20cm to spare from Kelsie Hendry.

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Courts Place: London Place: Kilkenny Person: Pena Person: Tori Pena Person: Finn Valey Person: Kelsie Hendry Person: Joanne Cuddihy Person: Catriona Person: Ciaran O Lionaird Person: Leevale Person: Anthony Lieghio Event: Olympic Games Event: Melbourne Track Classic Event: World Indoor Championships Organisation: Notre Dame Invitation

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