Athletics Australia’s Nina Kennedy broke the national pole-vault record at the Diamond League on Saturday.
She cleared a career-best height and claimed the gold medal with a decisive win.
The record comes after Kennedy returned from an injury lay-off.
Her new mark positions her near the Olympic qualifying standard, maintaining her on track for next year’s Games.
The achievement demonstrates her determination after a challenging recovery.
Fans applauded the performance, noting its impact for Australian athletics.
Analysts see she is likely to contend for a medal at the upcoming Olympics.