Athletics Australia’s Nina Kennedy shattered the national pole-vault record at the Diamond League on Saturday.
She scaled a career-best height and won the gold medal without contest.
The record comes after Kennedy came back from an injury lay-off.
Her new mark positions her near the Olympic qualifying standard, keeping her on track for next year’s Games.
The achievement underscores her tenacity after a challenging recovery.
Fans celebrated the performance, noting its significance for Australian athletics.
Analysts expect she could contend for a medal at the upcoming Olympics.