Pole vaulter Pena books London spot

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

Pole vaulter Pena books London spot

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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