‘Hell no’: Kennedy takes Australia to new heights after incredible road to Paris
American pole vaulter Sam Kendricks tested positive for Covid-19. The pair had trained at the same venue, so Kennedy was forced to leave the Olympic village and sent into isolation in a hotel.
And, just for good measure, Kennedy’s gold was Australia’s first win in a women’s field event in Olympics history.Last year, at the world championships in Budapest, Kennedy and Moon did something remarkable. “We were out there for such a long time, we were pushing each other to the absolute limit,” Kennedy said afterwards.
“It’s absolutely incredible to share a gold medal with Katie Moon; we have been friends for so long.”“Damn, hell no,” she told Channel 9. “The thing about pole vault is that first attempt clearances are so important. I learnt from last year in Budapest. So I wasn’t going to share with Katie.”After an early slip-up at 4.70m, Kennedy nervelessly launched herself over the bar at 4.80m, 4.85m and 4.90m on the first attempt at each height.
But few in the Australian camp have been through the mental health challenges that Kennedy has faced, the Australian becoming an passionate advocate in that field with her vulnerability and strength in equal measure.
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