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McCartney finishes shy of second Olympic medal

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NZ Herald,
Publish Date
Thu, 8 Aug 2024, 11:51am
Eliza McCartney bows out for the women's pole vault final. Photo / Getty Images
Eliza McCartney bows out for the women's pole vault final. Photo / Getty Images

McCartney finishes shy of second Olympic medal

Author
NZ Herald,
Publish Date
Thu, 8 Aug 2024, 11:51am

Rio Olympic medallist Eliza McCartney has fallen shy of a second medal with a sixth-placed finish at the women’s pole vault in Paris. 

McCartney looked strong through the first heights of 4.60m and 4.70m but just missed out on advancing past 4.80m for a shot at the medals. 

Fellow Kiwis Imogen Ayris finished 12th and Olivia McTaggart 13th after both failed at 4.70m, with Ayris setting a new personal best. 

Olivia McTaggart doing the women's pole vault final at the Paris Olympics. Photo / Getty ImagesOlivia McTaggart doing the women's pole vault final at the Paris Olympics. Photo / Getty Images 

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