Photos: Hooker of Australia wins Men's Pole Vault gold

Steve Hooker celebrates. (Photo credit: Xinhua)

Steve Hooker from Australia claimed the Men's Pole Vault title with the result of 5.96 meters at the Beijing Olympics on Friday night.

Evqeny Lukyanenko from Russia took the silver with 5.85 meters, and Denys Yurchenko from Ukraine got the bronze with 5.70 meters.

Steve Hooker competes. (Photo credit: Xinhua)

Steve Hooker competes. (Photo credit: Xinhua)

Steve Hooker is jubilant after his win. (Photo credit: Xinhua)