New Iberia native Morgann Leleux Romero has catapulted herself into the final round of the Women's Pole Vault at the Tokyo Olympics.
Leleux Romero competed Monday after a rain delay during the qualifying competition.
Romero cleared a height of 4.55 meters (14 feet, 11 inches) on her third attempt to secure a spot in the final round.
Her American teammate Katie Nageotte also earned a spot in the final round.
The two will compete for a medal on Thursday, August 5, against a group of 13 other athletes.
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