Nina Kennedy

AUSWomen

Birth dateApr 5, 1997

BirthplacePerth, Australia

Height1.65 m

Weight60 kg

Nina Kennedy is a Australia sprinter, born on April 5, 1997 in Perth, Australia. Standing 1.65 m and weighing 60 kg, She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

Her personal bests include 12.55 in the 100m, 26.91 in the 200m, 60.98 in the 400m, 4.91 in the PV and 31.29 in the 200MetresH. She has earned 21 gold and 3 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Australia.

Key facts

Pole Vault

4.91

#8 all-time

2026 season best

4.95

Jul 10, 2026 · Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat (MAR)

2026 season best

Last competition

Gyulai István Memorial - Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix

Jul 14, 2026 · 4.80

Gyulai István Memorial - Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix

Medals

Olympic Games: 1 gold · World Championships: 1 gold, 1 bronze

Record

National record · Pole Vault 4.91

National record

Age

29 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: Pole Vault 4.91 (#8 all-time), 2026 season best 4.95 (Jul 10, 2026, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat (MAR)) · Last competition: Gyulai István Memorial - Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix, Jul 14, 2026, 4.80 · Olympic Games: 1 gold · World Championships: 1 gold, 1 bronze · National record (Pole Vault) · 29 years old

Personal bests

100m

12.55*

200m

26.91

400m

60.98

4.91

#8 all-time

200MetresH

31.29

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

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Medals

	🥇	🥈	🥉	Total
Olympic Games	1	-	-	1
World Championships	1	-	1	2
Total	2	-	1	3

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2026	PV	4.95	-	Jul 10, 2026	↓	Meeting International d’Athlétisme Herculis EBS
2024	PV	4.90	-	Aug 7, 2024	↓	The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris
2023	PV	4.91	-	Aug 30, 2023	↓	Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich - Diamond Discipline
2022	PV	4.81	-	Sep 7, 2022	↓	Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich - Diamond Discipline
2021	PV	4.82	-	Mar 13, 2021	↓	Sydney Track Classic, SOPAC, Sydney
2020	PV	4.72	-	Dec 16, 2020	↓	WA Athletics Stadium, Perth (AUS)
2019	PV	3.96	-	Mar 16, 2019	↓	Jandakot Airport Perth Track Classic, Perth
2018	PV	4.71	-	Feb 9, 2018	↓	Perth (AUS)
2017	PV	4.55	-	Feb 24, 2017	↓	Perth (AUS)
2016	PV	4.30	-	Mar 12, 2016	↓	Perth (AUS)
2015	PV	4.59	-	Feb 14, 2015	↓	Perth (AUS)
2014	PV	4.40	-	Jul 24, 2014	↓	IAAF World Junior Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
2013	PV	4.31	-	Mar 12, 2013	↓	Perth (AUS)
2012	PV	4.10	-	Mar 15, 2012	↓	Sydney (AUS)
2012	100m	12.55	+2.8	Feb 17, 2012	↑	Perth (AUS)
2011	PV	3.75	-	Mar 11, 2011	↓	Sydney (AUS)
2011	100m	12.82	+1.2	Jan 21, 2011	↑	Perth (AUS)
2010	PV	3.25	-	Dec 17, 2010	↓	Perth (AUS)
2010	100m	13.19	+2.6	Dec 10, 2010	↑	Perth (AUS)
2010	200m	26.91	+1.6	Feb 19, 2010	-	Perth (AUS)
2010	200MetresH	31.29	+2.4	Feb 19, 2010	-	Perth (AUS)
2010	400m	60.98	-	Dec 17, 2010	-	Perth (AUS)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
PV	4.80	-	Jul 14	Gyulai István Memorial - Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix
PV	4.95	-	Jul 10	Meeting International d’Athlétisme Herculis EBS
PV	4.70	-	Jun 28	Meeting de Paris, Stade Charléty, Paris - Diamond Discipline
PV	4.80	-	Jun 4	Golden Gala Pietro Mennea
PV	4.80	-	May 31	Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athletisme de Rabat
PV	4.65	-	Apr 11	Australian Championships
PV	4.65	-	Apr 9	Australian Championships
PV	4.72	-	Mar 28	Maurie Plant Meet
PV	4.72	-	Mar 27	Maurie Plant Meet
PV	4.47	-	Feb 14	Perth Track Classic, WA Athletics Stadium, Perth

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
PV	4.88	-	Sep 14	Memorial van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Diamond Discipline
PV	4.88	-	Sep 13	Memorial van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Diamond Discipline
PV	4.87	-	Sep 5	Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich - Promotional Events
PV	4.87	-	Sep 4	Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich - Promotional Events
PV	4.83	-	Aug 30	Golden Gala, Stadio Olimpico, Roma - Diamond Discipline
PV	4.90	-	Aug 10	The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris
PV	4.55	-	Aug 10	The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris
PV	4.90	-	Aug 7	The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris
PV	4.55	-	Aug 5	The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris
PV	4.85	-	Jul 20	London Athletics Meet, Olympic Stadium, London - Diamond Discipline
PV	4.88	-	Jul 12	Meeting International d’Athlétisme Herculis EBS
PV	4.75	-	Jul 4	Meeting International Sotteville 2024, Stade Jean Adret, Sotteville-lès-Rouen
PV	4.80	-	Jun 18	Paavo Nurmi Games, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku
PV	4.73	-	May 10	Seashore Group Doha Meeting, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline
PV	4.65	-	Apr 13	Australian Championships, SA Athletic Stadium, Adelaide
PV	3.90	-	Apr 12	Australian Championships, SA Athletic Stadium, Adelaide
PV	4.65	-	Apr 12	Australian Championships, SA Athletic Stadium, Adelaide
PV	3.90	-	Apr 11	Australian Championships, SA Athletic Stadium, Adelaide
PV	4.62	-	Mar 23	Strive Special Program, WA Athletics Stadium, Perth

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
PV	4.56	-	Sep 16	Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Diamond Discipline
PV	4.91	-	Aug 31	Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich - Diamond Discipline
PV	4.91	-	Aug 30	Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich - Diamond Discipline
PV	4.90	-	Aug 26	World Athletics Championships, Budapest 2023, Hősök tere, Budapest
PV	4.65	-	Aug 26	World Athletics Championships, Budapest 2023, Hősök tere, Budapest
PV	4.90	-	Aug 23	World Athletics Championships, Budapest 2023, Hősök tere, Budapest
PV	4.65	-	Aug 21	World Athletics Championships, Budapest 2023, Hősök tere, Budapest
PV	4.73	-	Aug 4	27. Stabhochsprungmeeting Jockgrim, Stadion, Jockgrim
PV	4.71	-	Jul 23	London Athletics Meet
PV	4.63	-	Jul 15	Night of Athletics
PV	4.51	-	Jun 30	Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne - Diamond Discipline
PV	4.77	-	Jun 9	Meeting de Paris, Stade Charléty, Paris - Diamond Discipline
PV	4.61	-	Jun 2	Golden Gala Pietro Mennea, Stadio Luigi Ridolfi, Firenze - Diamond Discipline
PV	4.45	-	May 5	Diamond League Meeting, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
PV	4.81	-	Sep 8	Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich - Diamond Discipline
PV	4.81	-	Sep 7	Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich - Diamond Discipline
PV	4.70	-	Aug 26	Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne - Promotional Events
PV	4.66	-	Aug 10	Herculis Meeting International d’Athlétisme EBS, Stade Louis II, Monaco - Diamond Discipline
PV	4.60	-	Aug 2	XXII Commonwealth Games, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham
PV	4.80	-	Jul 17	World Athletics Championships, Oregon 2022, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
PV	4.50	-	Jul 15	World Athletics Championships, Oregon 2022, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Nina Kennedy's Pole Vault personal best?

Nina Kennedy's Pole Vault personal best is 4.91, set on Aug 30, 2023 in Haputbahnhof, Zürich (SUI) (i), #8 on the all-time list.

Which events does Nina Kennedy compete in?

Nina Kennedy competes in the Pole Vault.

How did Nina Kennedy perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 4.95, set on Jul 10, 2026 in Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat (MAR). Last competition: Gyulai István Memorial - Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix on Jul 14, 2026, 4.80.

How many medals has Nina Kennedy won?

Nina Kennedy has won 1 Olympic Games medal and 2 World Championships medals.

Nina Kennedy

Personal bests

Medals

Performance Charts

Season bests

2026

2024

2023

2022

Honours

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