Eliza McCartney

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Records

Eliza McCartney's career is defined by a series of historic achievements. She is the first New Zealand woman to win an Olympic medal in the pole vault, and her national record of 4.94 meters has stood for over eight years, a testament to her exceptional talent. Her gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games was a long-awaited triumph, cementing her status as one of her country's greatest athletes. McCartney's ability to overcome injury and return to the top of the sport has earned her widespread respect.

AwardsEliza McCartney has won several major medals in her career, including an Olympic bronze in 2016, a Commonwealth Games gold in 2026 and silver in 2018, and a silver at the World Indoor Championships. She also won a bronze at the World Junior Championships in 2014.

Honours & Distinctions

New Zealand Junior Sportswoman of the Year

Halberg Awards·2017

Recognized for her outstanding achievements in pole vaulting.

Records & Feats

New Zealand National Record Holder

Career Milestone·2018

Holds the New Zealand record in the pole vault with a clearance of 4.94 meters, set in 2018.

Former Oceania Record Holder

Career Milestone·2018

Her 4.94 meters was the Oceania record until it was broken in 2023.

Former World Junior Record Holder

Career Milestone·2016

Set the outdoor world junior record of 4.64 meters in 2016.