Eliza McCartney

Eliza McCartney

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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 is set to make her international debut for 2026.

Imogen Ayris claims career-best Diamond League silver in Rabat
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-01
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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 Elephant
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-12-03
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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 Tokyo
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-17
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Past students include Olympic medallist Eliza McCartney.

Sir Stephen Tindall helps fund $2m+ Takapuna Grammar School pool upgrade, reopening soon
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-07-04
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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: 100-81
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-04-09
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