Nina Kennedy
AustraliaathleteFemale6.3Global Dominance: 0.01%Nina Kennedy is an accomplished Australian pole vaulter who has made significant strides in her sport, earning recognition for her performances on the international stage. She was in the news as she was unable to compete in the Tokyo World Championships due to injury.
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Nina Kennedy performed well below herself in the pole vault and still won silver.
Cameron Myers claims silver after clashing with Josh Kerr in men’s mile, Australia sweep women’s mile podiumThe Sydney Morning Herald·Australia· 2026-08-02
Australia· 2026-08-02
Nina Kennedy won silver in the women’s pole vault but came away disappointed.
Torrie Lewis and competitors react to 200m final against drug cheat gold medallist Adaejah HodgeThe Sydney Morning Herald·Australia· 2026-08-01
Australia· 2026-08-01
Nina Kennedy is the flag-bearer and defends her pole vault gold.
Lachie Kennedy, Torrie Lewis in 200m finals; Flag-bearer Nina Kennedy defends pole vault gold; trio of Australians compete in race walkThe Sydney Morning Herald·Australia· 2026-07-31
Australia· 2026-07-31
Nina Kennedy, the Olympic and Commonwealth Games pole vault champion, has struggled with injury since Paris 2024 to be in Glasgow.
Nina Kennedy and Tim Hodge named Australian flag and baton bearers for Glasgow opening ceremonyThe Sydney Morning Herald·Australia· 2026-07-22
Australia· 2026-07-22
Missing through injury will be Australia's Olympic and world pole vault champion Nina Kennedy.
Kipyegon eyes fourth title as Tokyo Worlds beginThe Standard·
Kenya· 2025-09-12
Kenya· 2025-09-12
