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    Natalie Uy sets new SEA Games record in topping women's pole vault

    Natalie Uy sets new SEA Games record in topping women's pole vault
    Dec 8, 2019
    PHOTO: Jerome Ascano

    NEW CLARK CITY - Natalie Uy made up for the sorry loss of Kristina Knott in the century dash behind a record-breaking leap in women's pole vault of the 30th Southeast Asian Games.

    The pretty pole vaulter cleared the bar at 4.25 meters in winning the gold and setting a new meet standard.

    Sukanya Chomchuendee of Thailand held the previous SEA Games mark of 4.21 meters set in the 2013 staging of regional event.

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      "It's an incredible journey to come over here," said Uy later. "I know I can do it. I just do what I do in practice and have fun."

      With Uy's victory, the country completed a sweep of the pole vault events for the very first time.

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      Olympic-bound EJ Obiena earlier won the men's side also with a new SEA Games record of 5.45 meters.

      Chomchuendee incidentally finished runner-up to Uy this time with a 4.10 meter leap.

      Taking the bronze was Thai compatriot Khabut Chonthicha with 4.00 meters.

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