RNZ·4 min read·medium
How Eliza McCartney competes with a smile
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New Zealand pole vaulter Eliza McCartney reflects on her gold medal win at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. After a decade of injury setbacks following her 2016 Olympic success, she credits her optimistic mindset for her recent performance.
Some sportspeople thrive on grit and anger. Gold-medal-winning pole vaulter Eliza McCartney performs best as her naturally optimistic self.
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