Polina Knoroz achieves top outdoor pole vault mark of 2026 in Moscow
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 4:36 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Polina Knoroz cleared 4.87 meters at Pole Vault Day in Moscow on June 7, marking the highest women's outdoor pole vault of 2026. Recognized by World Athletics, this clearance is now acknowledged as her personal best. Initially excluded due to certification questions regarding the vaulting box, the performance was later validated and will count for official rankings. The event was part of Athletics Week, a significant gathering for track and field in Russia.
- •Knoroz's clearance of 4.87 meters was achieved on June 7.
- •The performance is recognized as the best outdoor mark of 2026.
- •World Athletics validated the vault after a review process.
- •The competition was part of Athletics Week in Moscow.
- •Knoroz has established herself as a leading athlete in women's pole vault.
- 4:36 PMYahoo Sports — Polina Knoroz’s 4.87-meter vault recognized as World Athletics’ top outdoor mark of 2026
"According to World Athletics statistics, the performance ranks second overall for the 2026 season, trailing only an indoor mark recorded earlier this year.
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