Source: bleacherreport.com - Friday, August 19, 2016 The women's pole-vault final at the 2016 Olympics packed a dramatic conclusion in Rio de Janeiro on Friday. With the United States' Sandi Morris and Greece's Ekaterini Stefanidi being the final two competitors in action, the American couldn't come up with a clearance of 4.90 meters on her final attempt to steal the gold medal from the 26-year-old's grasp. New Zealand's Eliza McCartney, who stole the show early after clearing every height through 4.80 meters on her first attempt, took home bronze. At 19 years old, McCartney also became New Zealand's youngest Olympic medalist, per One News' Luke Appleby . Here's a look at the final standings and official results from Friday's final: And here's a rundown of the latest medal count, which continues to feature a dominant United States at the top: The buzz entering Friday's final surrounded American Jennifer Suhr —who established herself as one of the sport's stars after she nabbed silver at the Beijing Games in 2008 and gold at the London Games in 2012. However, the 34-year-old encountered trying competitive conditions Friday night after she became "seriously ill," according to Yahoo Sports' Pat Forde . Pole Vault Power posted a message from Suhr's husband and coach, Rick Suhr, who explained what his wife was suffering from during the final: Despite the medical woes, Suhr came out and cleared 4.60 meters comfortably on her second attempt after passing on the opening heights of 4.35 All Related
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