Eliza McCartney
Eliza McCartney is a New Zealand pole vaulter who gained recognition as a teenager when she won a bronze medal at the Rio Olympics, becoming one of the youngest Kiwi athletes to medal at the Games.
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Eliza McCartney finally won a gold medal after many setbacks.
Glasgow shows way for Commonwealth Games future - Alec McNab
New Zealand· 2026-08-12
Eliza McCartney is congratulated for her achievement in the Commonwealth women’s pole vault.
Letters: Schooling the minister, the origins of language and humour in politicsNew Zealand· 2026-08-02
Eliza McCartney, an Olympic bronze medallist, beat the Australian on a countback.
Torrie Lewis and competitors react to 200m final against drug cheat gold medallist Adaejah Hodge
Australia· 2026-08-01
Eliza McCartney is a former Olympic pole vault bronze medallist, world indoor and Commonwealth Games silver medallist.
Glasgow Commonwealth Games: What you need to knowNew Zealand· 2026-07-22
McCartney, a two-time Olympian, won silver at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast.
Commonwealth Games: Eliza McCartney finishes second in pole vault at World Athletics meet in BudapestNew Zealand· 2026-07-15
Eliza McCartney is set to make her international debut for 2026.
Imogen Ayris claims career-best Diamond League silver in RabatNew Zealand· 2026-06-01
Broadcaster and athlete Eliza McCartney said fear and uncertainty often sit behind the rejection of the term.
Being Pākehā? New poll reveals reluctance to embrace the label – The ElephantNew Zealand· 2025-12-03
The New Zealand women’s pole vaulting trio of Olivia McTaggart, Imogen Ayris and Eliza McCartney have finished beyond the podium at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
World Athletics Championships: Kiwi pole vaulters finish out of the medals in TokyoNew Zealand· 2025-09-17
Past students include Olympic medallist Eliza McCartney.
Sir Stephen Tindall helps fund $2m+ Takapuna Grammar School pool upgrade, reopening soonNew Zealand· 2025-07-04
Eliza McCartney became the Kiwi star of the Rio Olympics by winning a bronze medal.
On The Up: Counting down the top 100 Kiwi sporting moments of the past 25 years: 100-81New Zealand· 2025-04-09
