Athletics Australia’s Nina Kennedy shattered the national pole-vault record at the Diamond League on Saturday.
She scaled a career-best height and took the gold medal in a clear victory.
The record comes after Kennedy re-emerged from an injury lay-off.
Her new mark positions her near the Olympic qualifying standard, maintaining her on track for next year’s Games.
The achievement demonstrates her resilience after a tough recovery.
Fans cheered the performance, noting its impact for Australian athletics.
Analysts predict she is likely to contend for a medal at the upcoming Olympics.