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US tops Paris Olympics medal tally, Matthew Richardson and Matthew Glaetzer place in keirin, Opals win bronze over Belgium — as it happened
4 months, 4 weeks ago

US tops Paris Olympics medal tally, Matthew Richardson and Matthew Glaetzer place in keirin, Opals win bronze over Belgium — as it happened

ABC  

The United States has survived a scare against host nation France but got home 67-66 to clinch its eighth straight Olympic gold in women's basketball. The victory meant the US topped the Paris Olympics medal tally with 40 gold, 44 silver and 42 bronze. Also on the final day of competition, Matthew Richardson and Matthew Glaetzer finish second and third …

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Paris Olympics: Jess Hull claims silver in the 1,500m, Aussie Stingers runner-up to Spain in water polo — as it happened
5 months ago

Paris Olympics: Jess Hull claims silver in the 1,500m, Aussie Stingers runner-up to Spain in water polo — as it happened

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Jess Hull has secured a stunning Olympics silver after an incredible run in the 1,500m final. Key Events Day 16 schedule Sat 10 Aug Day 15 medal tally Sat 10 Aug Athletics: Hull wins silver for Australia in 1,500m Sat 10 Aug Show all key events Australia's medals J By Jon Healy Australia has won two silver medals on day …

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Nina Kennedy's Paris Games pole vault gold a fitting way for Australia to reach its greatest ever Olympic heights
5 months ago

Nina Kennedy's Paris Games pole vault gold a fitting way for Australia to reach its greatest ever Olympic heights

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The only thing left for Nina Kennedy to do was believe. Now Kennedy is the number one ranked women's pole vaulter in the world, the reigning world champion and the favourite in Paris. Nina Kennedy clears the bar at 4.90m to win the gold medal. In all likelihood, clearing the bar with her next jump would be enough for her …

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Nina Kennedy's pole vault gold, Matt Denny's discus bronze help Australia to greatest day in Olympic history
5 months ago

Nina Kennedy's pole vault gold, Matt Denny's discus bronze help Australia to greatest day in Olympic history

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Nina Kennedy has ousted reigning Olympic champion Katie Moon to claim the gold medal in the women's pole vault in Paris. Kennedy became Australia's first-ever women's champion in a field event after clearing 4.90 metres to win gold ahead of Moon and Canada's Alysha Newman. The 27-year-old's win made it a record 18 gold medals for Australia at the Paris …

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Mary Fowler reflects on her 'proudest moment' as she graces the cover of Vogue Australia with Olympians Emma McKeon, Nina Kennedy, Chloe Covell and Torrie Lewis
6 months, 1 week ago

Mary Fowler reflects on her 'proudest moment' as she graces the cover of Vogue Australia with Olympians Emma McKeon, Nina Kennedy, Chloe Covell and Torrie Lewis

Daily Mail  

Olympians Mary Fowler, Emma McKeon, Nina Kennedy, Chloe Covell and Torrie Lewis flaunted all their best angles on the cover of Vogue Australia's July issue. The issue will Matlidas star Mary Fowler graces the cover of Vogue Australia's July issue ahead of the Paris Olympics. The Manchester City striker has some well earned downtime ahead of the first Olympics match …

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Australian pole vault star Nina Kennedy focused on mental preparation ahead of the Paris Olympics
7 months ago

Australian pole vault star Nina Kennedy focused on mental preparation ahead of the Paris Olympics

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In short: World pole vault champion Nina Kennedy is focusing on mental preparation ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. World pole vault champion Nina Kennedy is focusing on mental preparation ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. West Australian pole vault world champion Nina Kennedy will be among more than 10,000 athletes to descend on Paris in search of …

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World pole vault champion Nina Kennedy scores podium finish at Doha Diamond League meet
7 months, 4 weeks ago

World pole vault champion Nina Kennedy scores podium finish at Doha Diamond League meet

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In short: Nina Kennedy and Molly Caudery both cleared 4.73m but the Australian finished second on countback. World pole vault champion Nina Kennedy has launched back into Diamond League competition in impressive fashion, leading the way as four Olympic-bound Australian athletes made the podium in Doha. Western Australian Kennedy, perhaps Australia's top hope for track and field gold at the …

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World champion Nina Kennedy sets Australian pole vault record at Zürich Diamond League meet
1 year, 4 months ago

World champion Nina Kennedy sets Australian pole vault record at Zürich Diamond League meet

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Australia's world champion Nina Kennedy has continued her outstanding form by soaring to a national pole vault record at the Zürich Diamond League meet. Key points: Kennedy cleared a world-leading 4.91 metres to claim the win Katie Moon was runner-up a week after sharing the world title with Kennedy The Zürich event was held on a specially constructed track inside …

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Pole vault champion Katie Moon hits out at critics after sharing World Championships gold with Australian Nina Kennedy
1 year, 4 months ago

Pole vault champion Katie Moon hits out at critics after sharing World Championships gold with Australian Nina Kennedy

ABC  

World pole vault champion Katie Moon has hit back at critics who called her "shameful" and "pathetic" for sharing the gold medal with Australian vaulter Nina Kennedy. Key points: Katie Moon wrote on Instagram that she wanted to "enlighten" those who called her "shameful" online Moon wrote that the athletes "were exhausted" after four hours of competition and needed to …

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World Athletics Championships 2023: Top three contenders in women’s pole vault
1 year, 4 months ago

World Athletics Championships 2023: Top three contenders in women’s pole vault

The Hindu  

The World Athletics Championships 2023 will be held in Budapest from August 19 to 27. Here are the top three contenders for the gold medal in women’s pole vault in Budapest: Katie Moon Katie Moon, the reigning World and Olympic champion, is the favourite in the women’s pole vault event. | Photo Credit: GETTY IMAGES Moon’s compatriot, Sandi Morris has …

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Lea Yanitsas and Nina Kennedy look to remodel the future for female athletes, while striving for Tokyo success
3 years, 5 months ago

Lea Yanitsas and Nina Kennedy look to remodel the future for female athletes, while striving for Tokyo success

ABC  

A global pandemic wasn't the only thing to impact the Olympic preparations of Australian women's water polo player Lea Yanitsas. Key points: AIS established a female athlete advisory group to reshape future performance and health of elite sportswomen Water polo goalkeeper Lea Yanitsas and pole vaulter Nina Kennedy are among women guiding this new initiative Kennedy said she "lacked resources …

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