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Watch: Kiwi pole vaulter Eliza McCartney soars through the air as she smashes NZ record, wins Germany event

July 18, 2018

Kiwi pole vault Olympic medallist Eliza McCartney has broken her personal best at a pole event in Germany today.

The 21-year-old took out the event with a 4.94m jump, beating her previous New Zealand record of 4.92m.

Eliza McCartney of New Zealand during the Women's pole vault qualifying heat on day 1 of the IAAF Athletics World Championships in London, England. 4 August 2017.
Copyright photo: Alisha Lovrich / www.photosport.nz — Eliza McCartney, (file) (Source: Photosport)

McCartney attempted 5.01m but failed to clear the height.

American pole-vaulter Jenny Suhr finished second with her best attempt of 4.87m with Briton Holly Bradshaw finishing in third position on 4.80m.

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