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American Timothy Mack wins pole vault

ATHENS, Greece -- American Timothy Mack won the pole vault Friday by clearing an Olympic record 19 feet, 6 1/4 inches.

American Toby Stevenson won the silver medal at 19 feet, 4 1/4 inches. Giuseppe Gibilisco of Italy took bronze with 19 feet, 2 1/4 inches. 

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