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John Salvado

Vaulter Marschall avoids serious injury

Kurtis Marschall sprained his ankle while competing at the Australian championships. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Australian pole vault star Kurtis Marschall's Olympic campaign remains on track after he avoided serious injury in a nasty fall at the Australian track and field championships in Adelaide.

With a first-time clearance at 5.62 metres on Sunday, the 26-year-old already had the national title in his keeping when the bar was raised to 5.72m.

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