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Imogen Ayris Wins Bronze
Imogen Ayris has claimed the bronze medal in the women’s pole vault at the 2026 World Athletics Indoor Championships.
Ayris had a clean score card up to 4.70m, with first time clearances at all heights. The next progression of 4.80, unstuck most of the field as all but two athletes failed to clear the height. Leaving Ayris in a three way tie for bronze with Amálie ŠVÁBÍKOVÁ (CZE) and Angelica MOSER (SUI).
The only two athletes over 4.80 were Molly Caudrey (GBR) and Tina Sutej (SLO). Caudrey eventually winning the outright title, with a 4.85 clearance to defend her title from 2025.
Eliza McCartney also cleared 4.70m, with close attempts at 4.80m. McCartney couldn’t quite find the height of two weeks ago in Auckland where she cleared 4.81m at the NZ Track and Field Championships. She finishes in outright 6th in the competition.
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