Nina Kennedy Wins Historic Gold Medal in Pole Vault

Nina Kennedy has made history by winning Australia's first-ever Olympic gold medal in the women's pole vault at the Paris 2024 Games, clearing a height of 4.90m. This victory marks Australia's 18th gold medal at the Olympics, surpassing its previous record of 17 golds set during the 2004 Athens Games and again in Tokyo. Kennedy's performance on a remarkable Wednesday saw Australia claim four gold medals, marking the nation's best single day in Olympic history. Fellow competitor Katie Moon from the U.S. secured the silver medal after failing to clear 4.90m, while Canada's Alysha Newman won bronze at 4.85m, setting a national record. Kennedy's triumph solidifies her status as a premier pole vaulter, having previously shared the world championship title with Moon last year. Her win also ends a 16-year drought for Australian women in this event since Tatiana Grigorieva's silver in 2000.