TULSA, Okla — Silver medalist pole vaulter Katie Moon is moving to Tulsa after the Paris Olympics.
The University of Tulsa is where recent the pole vaulter got some of her training. Moon said she is happy to bring her medal back to Tulsa.
"I can't even put it into words, just clearing the bar and looking up in the stands," said Moon.
She won gold in the 2020 Olympics. Moon said her family's support helped her get back on the podium in 2024.
"I'd be on the runway getting ready to take my attempt, and I could hear them cheering for me," she said.
Now, moving to Tulsa Moon will be even closer to her husband, Hugo. He's an assistant rowing coach at TU.
Because most of her Olympic training took place in Atlanta, she's split her time between there and Tulsa.
Now, the couple is calling Tulsa home.
"As of now, we're both going to be moving to Tulsa full-time together," said Hugo.
Moon said she's excited to finally stay in Tulsa with her husband.
"I'm so ready to be there; I love the vibe; I just really enjoy my time there," said Katie.
Katie said despite the need to train, her heart's been with her husband in Tulsa. She told 2 News the decision had been in the works for a while.
"Pretty much forever. I feel like we always knew long distance was not forever," she said.
So now, at 33 years old, what's next for the Olympian?
"I would love to have a family. I know some women can do both, but I don't see myself doing both," said Moon.
She still plans to continue her pole vaulting career.
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