Nina Kennedy claimed the gold medal for Australia in a thrilling pole vault final held at the Stade de France on Wednesday. The 27-year-old athlete achieved a remarkable jump of 5.90 meters, surpassing the defending Olympic champion by a mere 5 centimeters.
Kennedy had previously shared a gold medal with Katie Moon at the World Championships in Budapest last year. This shared victory served as a source of motivation for Kennedy, propelling her to strive for individual success in Paris.
