German Women - Big upsets Hütter 4.60, Battke 4.50

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Women’s Pole Vault upset

There was an upset in the pole vault for Carolin Hingst, who once again heads the German indoor season’s list with 4.65m. But in Sindelfingen she did not produce a result at all. Beginning her competition at 4.50m she missed three times. The one who had produced the best results internationally in recent years was unlucky as well: Silke Spiegelburg slipped at her first attempt at 4.50m, but was lucky to escape with a bruise on her leg. Missing 4.50m again and then 4.55 Spiegelburg had to be content with third place with 4.40m. The vaulters who will most probably be nominated for Valencia are Julia Hütter and Anna Battke. Hütter jumped 4.60 to win the title while Battke improved to 4.50.

“I did not expect to win here today,â€