August 8th 2024.
In a thrilling final for the women's pole vault at the Olympics, Alysha Newman from Canada secured the bronze medal. She made history by becoming the first Canadian to win a medal in this event. The atmosphere at the packed Stade de France was electric as Newman cleared a national-record height of 4.85m, earning her a well-deserved spot on the podium.
After her impressive performance, Newman called for a designated "coaching section" for track and field events at the Olympic Games. She explained that her coach had almost been kicked out of his seat during the final, and this could have affected her performance. Newman, who is 30 years old, believes that having coaches present would not only benefit the athletes but also bring in more revenue for the organizers.
The gold medal went to Australia's Nina Kennedy, who cleared a height of 4.90m, while the silver went to Katie Moon from the United States. This came after Armand Duplantis made history in the men's pole vault final, breaking the world record for the ninth time. It had been five years since Newman's last major final, and she was overjoyed with her performance on the biggest stage.
After clearing the 4.85m mark on her second attempt, Newman initially appeared to have picked up an injury. However, she surprised everyone by breaking into a twerking celebration, much to the delight of the fans. This celebration went viral on social media, and Newman even joked about framing a photo of the moment. She was clearly basking in her moment of glory.
In a press conference after the event, Newman expressed her love for every moment of the final in Paris. She also revealed that she was close to confronting the stewards after her coach was almost kicked out of his seat. Newman explained that her coach is also her best friend, and seeing him almost get removed from the stands fueled her to perform even better.
She went on to say that she had to remain focused and have "tunnel vision" in order to keep up with her competitors, Moon and Kennedy. Newman knew that she had to jump a high height to beat them, and she did just that, even though those heights were new territory for her. She also mentioned that she had been thinking about achieving those heights for a while, and her hard work paid off in the end.
In the future, Newman hopes that coaches will be allowed closer to the action, so they can communicate with their athletes without blocking anyone's view. She believes that this will improve the overall experience for everyone and hopes that it will be considered for future events. Despite the challenges she faced, Newman is proud of her performance and grateful for the opportunity to represent her country on the world stage.
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