Eleanor Patterson

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Records

Eleanor Patterson's medal record is remarkable for its consistency. She has stood on the podium at six straight international championships since the Tokyo Olympics. Her world title in 2022, Olympic bronze in 2024, and two Commonwealth golds highlight her ability to perform when it matters most.She is one of the few Australian high jumpers to have won global medals, and her personal best of 2.02 meters is among the best in the world. Her achievements have inspired a new generation of Australian athletes.

AwardsEleanor Patterson has won gold at the World Championships and Commonwealth Games, silver at two World Championships and two World Indoor Championships, and bronze at the Olympics. Her medal haul across global championships is a testament to her consistency.

Records & Feats

First Australian woman in 24 years to make the high jump final at the World Championships

Historic First·2015

In 2015, Patterson placed eighth at the Beijing World Championships, the first Australian woman to reach the final since 1991.

Six straight international podiums since Tokyo Olympics

Career Milestone·2026

Since the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Patterson has finished on the podium at six consecutive international championships, five of them global.