Former Rebel Sam Kendricks wins silver in pole vault

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Valarie Allman won her second consecutive Olympic title in the discus throw, while Sam Kendricks secured a silver medal in pole vaulting, where Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis set a new world record. Both athletes reflected on their journeys, with Kendricks overcoming past isolation due to COVID-19 and Allman finding balance in her training. Their achievements contributed to the U.S. medal tally at the Olympics.

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Update At: 8/6/2024

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