Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Track and Field alumna and 2016 All-American Morgann Leleux was one of 10 athletes to clear 14 feet, 9 inches in the women's pole vault and moved one step closer to qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics after advancing on Thursday at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials at Hayward Field.

Leleux, making her third appearance at the U.S. Track and Field Trials and served as the alternate on the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team, finished sixth overall in qualifying for Saturday's final set for 7:40 p.m. CT.

The Ragin' Cajuns and Sun Belt Conference record holder in the pole vault (15-1) cleared 14-5 ¼ on her second attempt before clearing 14-9 on her first try.

Louisiana's Claire Meyers will attempt to reach the finals in the women's javelin when she begins competition on Friday at 3 p.m. CT. Live streaming and live results will be available at RaginCajuns.com.

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