McCartney Soars to Gold Amid Injury Doubt | Auckland News

Eliza McCartney soared to gold at the Commonwealth Games, overcoming injury doubts and fierce Aussie rival Nina Kennedy to win with a flawless 4.65m clearance on her first try—while Kennedy needed two. Cold winds and tricky conditions didn’t deter McCartney’s consistency, sealing her first CWG title after her 2016 Olympic bronze. New Zealand’s podium also featured Imogen Ayris’ bronze (4.55m) and Olivia McTaggart’s heartbreak in fourth, missing out on joining her brother’s weightlifting silver glory. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/08f018b3b1c4889d