Nina Kennedy, Australia’s pole vault queen and reigning Olympic and world champion, is stepping into the spotlight as flag bearer for the Commonwealth Games — a triumphant return less than a year after tearing her hamstring and missing major competitions. Her comeback was no easy feat: surgery, a full season sidelined, watching rivals rise while she recovered, and moments of doubt that threatened to end her career. But with the unwavering support of her team and her own relentless dream, she pushed through. Now, she’s dominating the international stage again, setting records including one just two weeks ago in Monaco. Though the 2032 Olympics may be out of reach, Kennedy’s focus is on savoring every moment — and she admits she might be too absorbed in soaking it all in to fully appreciate the ceremony itself.
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