Alysha Newman Breaks 112-Year Drought and Celebrates with a Twerk After Winning Olympic Bronze in Pole Vault
This is the attempt that won Alysha Newman her first-ever Olympic medal.
Up and over the bar at 4.85m 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦pic.twitter.com/MiBL2j17H0
— Rob Williams (@RobTheHockeyGuy) August 7, 2024
"I know we've been through this rollercoaster, but thanks for staying on that ride" 🥉@Devin_Heroux spoke with bronze medallist Alysha Newman after her historic performance in women's pole vault at #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/ltGnHNbTjW
— CBC Olympics (@CBCOlympics) August 7, 2024
Alysha Newman has made history at the 2024 Paris Olympics by winning the bronze medal in the women’s pole vault, setting a new Canadian record with a remarkable height of 4.85 meters. This achievement marks a significant milestone as she becomes the first Canadian woman to earn an Olympic medal in pole vaulting, ending a 112-year drought since William Halpenny’s bronze in the men’s event at the 1912 Stockholm Games.Competing at the Stade de France, Newman cleared the bronze medal height on her second attempt after a brief setback on her first try.
She finished at the same height as American silver medallist Katie Moon but secured the bronze due to having more missed attempts. The gold medal went to Australia’s Nina Kennedy, who cleared 4.90 meters.Newman’s journey to this moment has been filled with challenges, including a concussion that hindered her performance at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
However, she has shown resilience and determination, bouncing back to set a new personal best and national record in Paris. Celebrating her victory, Newman delighted the crowd with a playful twerk, showcasing her joy and excitement after achieving her Olympic dream.
Alysha Newman twerking at the Olympics in Paris today after the Canadian jumps 4.85 m pic.twitter.com/9kCghDQtWw
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With this historic accomplishment, Newman not only elevates her own career but also inspires future generations of Canadian athletes in the sport of pole vaulting.
When Alysha is not pole vaulting she is raking in the money on her Only Fans. I mean in today’s society you need to have a side hustle to pay the bills.
