Melina Hamilton
- Born
- Jun 15, 1976 (50 years old)
- Birthplace
- Rotorua, New Zealand
- Events
- Pole Vault
Melina Dawn Hamilton (born 15 June 1976 in Rotorua) is a retired New Zealand athlete who specialised in the pole vault.
She represented her country at the 2004 Summer Olympics, as well as two World Championships, without reaching the final.
Her personal bests of 4.40 metres outdoors (2003) and 4.20 metres indoors (2004) were at the time national records; both were broken in 2014 by Eliza McCartney. Their achievements in athletics have contributed to their country's sporting legacy and demonstrate the dedication required to compete at the highest levels of track and field.
Personal best · Pole Vault4.40
2008 season best3.85Mar 29, 2008 · Auckland
As of Nov 12, 2026: Pole Vault 4.40 (#329 all-time), 2008 season best 3.85 (Mar 29, 2008, Auckland (NZL)) · 50 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | PV | 3.85 | – | Mar 29, 2008 | Auckland (NZL) |
| 2007 | PV | 4.16 | – | Mar 4, 2007 | New Zealand Championships |
| 2006 | PV | 4.25 | – | Feb 4, 2006 | Australian Championships |
| 2005 | PV | 4.31 | – | Mar 13, 2005 | New Zealand Championships |
| 2004 | PV | 4.30 | – | Jul 21, 2004 | Gent (BEL) |
| 2003 | PV | 4.40 | – | Apr 12, 2003 | Runaway Bay Australian 10,000m Championships |
| 2002 | PV | 4.25 | – | Jul 17, 2002 | Loughborough (GBR) |
| 2001 | PV | 4.00 | – | Dec 15, 2001 | Christchurch (NZL) |