In the World Indoor Championships held in Torun, Poland, Finnish pole vaulter Wilma Murto faced challenges during her performance in the final, ultimately finishing in 11th place with a height of 455 cm. This competition showcased a tight race, with British athlete Molly Caudery winning the event with a height of 485 cm, while Slovenia's Tina Sutej and Czech Republic's Amalie Shvabikova secured silver and bronze medals, respectively. Murto had difficulties with her opening heights, dropping out on attempts before managing to clear the bars technically clean on subsequent attempts.

Murto's recent indoor season results showed some variability, with her best performances being 460 cm, 446 cm, and 456 cm in previous competitions. During the final, Murto remarked on the challenges posed by larger poles and increased speed, indicating that her physical capabilities needed to adjust to these demands. She noted that if a few technical aspects had aligned better, she could have achieved a higher height of 470 cm, which would have been her best of the indoor season.

Unlike in previous competitions where she typically remained to watch the conclusion of the event, Murto chose to leave the arena during the final, suggesting a sense of disappointment or the need for reflection on her performance. Her exit reflects the pressures athletes face and the emotional responses that can arise from competitive events, marking a moment that will likely inform her training moving forward.