Wilma Murto, a Finnish pole vaulter, secured a third-place finish at a pole vault competition held in Loughborough, UK, with a best clearance of 446 cm. This performance puts her in contention for a spot at the upcoming World Championships, but she needed to improve her season-best clearance of 460 cm to ensure qualification. The competition was won by New Zealand's Olivia McTaggart, who cleared 464 cm, while Brazil's Juliana De Menis Campos took second place with a clearance of 456 cm.

During the event, Murto successfully cleared 436 cm on her first attempt and 446 cm on her second. Despite her efforts, she was unable to make a clearance at the higher height of 456 cm after three attempts, which she noted in a statement where she explained the difficulty of maintaining consistency in her timing and technique over the short indoor season. She recognized that finding a suitable pole complicates her performance adjustments, especially given the lack of stability in her run-up.

The Finnish Athletics Federation noted the importance of improving her best performance to secure a place at the World Championships. As she reflects on her jumps, Murto emphasizes the need for more practice and stability as part of her preparation for future competitions, recognizing that this performance was a stepping stone in her ongoing development as an athlete aiming for top international standards.