Nina Kennedy Wins Gold in Women's Pole Vault

Nina Kennedy secured Australia's 18th gold medal at the Paris Olympics, a national record, by winning the women's pole vault with a height of 4.90 meters. This victory not only marked Australia’s first gold in a women’s field event but also highlighted a historic day with four golds for the country. Reigning Olympic champion Katie Moon took silver, while Alysha Newman of Canada claimed bronze, making her the first Canadian woman to win an Olympic medal in pole vault with a national record of 4.85 meters. Newman, a 30-year-old from London, Ontario, overcame a significant ankle injury earlier in the year and has expressed gratitude towards her coaches and supporters. Her success signifies a remarkable comeback after struggles following a concussion and a difficult performance at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Kennedy's triumph comes a year after she shared the world championship gold with Moon, emphasizing her determination to win outright this time.