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Pole vaulter Olivia McTaggart has reached the world championship qualifying mark at the Diamond League athletics meet in London

20 July 2025

She's clinched victory after clearing 4.73 metres - smashing her personal best by two centimetres.

McTaggart felt the result was due.

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