Busselton’s Nina Kennedy soars to new heights with record-breaking vault
Busselton-born Olympic champion Nina Kennedy broke her own Australian pole vault record by clearing 4.95 meters at the Diamond League event in Monaco. The 29-year-old's performance set a new Oceania area record as she prepares for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after an 18-month injury battle. Kennedy remains a leading contender for future titles.
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Published 15 Jul 2026, 18:00 UTC · Updated 15 Jul 2026, 18:01 UTC
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