FAYETTEVILLE — Former University of Arkansas NCAA champion pole vaulter Sandi Morris didn’t show any signs of rust competing at a meet for the first time in more than four months and just two weeks after recovering from a bout with covid-19.
Morris opened the indoor season by clearing 15 feet, 9 1/2 inches — a world-leading mark — to win at the second American Track League professional meet held Sunday at the Randal Tyson Center. Anicka Nowell, who competes for Canada, was second at 14-11.
The 2016 Olympic silver medalist, Morris had first-attempt clearances at 14-11, 15-3, 15-5 and 15-9 1/4 before missing three attempts at 16-3 1/4.