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Kompus Vaults into Estonian History with U23 Record
Estonian pole vaulter Robert Kompus secured a second-place finish at a World Athletics competition in Dortmund, Germany, by clearing 5.65 meters to establish a new national U23 record and become the second-highest vaulter in the country's history.
- —Robert Kompus achieved a second-place finish in the pole vault at the World Athletics bronze-level competition in Dortmund, Germany, with a jump of 5.65 meters, setting a new U23 Estonian record.
- —Kompus improved his personal best by 15 centimeters, surpassing his previous record of 5.50 meters set in June of the previous year.
- —With his performance, Kompus moved to second place in the all-time Estonian rankings for pole vault, behind only Valeri Bukrejev's national record of 5.86 meters.
- —The competition was won by Italian pole vaulter Matteo Oliveri, who also cleared 5.65 meters but on his first attempt.
Recap
Robert Kompus's 5.65-meter vault recalibrates Estonia's athletic landscape, establishing a new contender for international competition. The performance secures his place as the second-highest vaulter in the nation's history, challenging a record that has stood for over three decades.