Brazilian pole vaulter Fabiana set a 4.8m record in the prior competition and entered the Olympic final as a medal contender — until her pole vanished right before her final attempt. After 15 minutes of fruitless searching by officials, she was handed a stranger's spare pole. She failed consecutive jumps and dropped to 10th. Her original pole was later found in a locker holding eliminated athletes' gear.
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