Patterson one of just 10 Australian world champion athletes Olympic silver medallist Nicola Olyslagers finishes tied for fifth Eleanor Patterson has become just the 10th Australian athlete to win world championships gold with a thrilling triumph in the women's high jump in Eugene. The 26-year-old surged to the lead on a steamy hot afternoon with a first-up clearance at 2.02m - bettering her PB by 2cm and equalling the national record in the process.
Eleanor Patterson joins exclusive Australian club with high jump gold at worlds
The Guardian - 20 Jul 2022 05:36
Patterson one of just 10 Australian world champion athletes Olympic silver medallist Nicola Olyslagers finishes tied for fifth Eleanor Patterson has become just the 10th Australian athlete to win world championships gold with a thrilling triumph in the women's high jump in Eugene. The 26-year-old surged to the lead on a steamy hot afternoon with a first-up clearance at 2.02m - bettering her PB by 2cm and equalling the national record in the process.
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