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Lavillenie takes Pole Vault title

Renaud Lavillenie took gold in the men's Pole Vault at the Olympic Stadium.
Renaud Lavillenie of France celebrates after a jump during the men's Pole Vault final
Renaud Lavillenie of France celebrates after a jump during the men's Pole Vault final on Day 14 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium.

The Frenchman took the title with an Olympic record 5.97m to edge past his rivals.

Germany's Bjorn Otto was second and claimed silver with a clearance of 5.91m, ahead of fellow countryman Raphael Holzdeppe on countback.



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