Greek athlete Georgia Cheirimperi competes during Women's Pole Vault final the XVI Mediterranean Games in Pescara on June 30, 2009. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

Greek athlete Georgia Cheirimperi competes during Women's Pole Vault final the XVI Mediterranean Games in Pescara on June 30, 2009.

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