Alysha Newman claims silver in final Olympic tune-up

In the final Diamond League meet before Paris 2024, Alysha Newman claimed silver in pole vault in London, England.

In what is hopefully a sign of things to come next week, Newman cleared 4.75 metres to place second. She was beat out only by Nina Kennedy of Australia. Maura Caudery of the U.K. claimed bronze in front of home fans.

Newman will be competing in her third consecutive Olympic Games in Paris 2024. Her best finish was 17th in Rio 2016.

Newman is looking to become the first Canadian female pole vaulter to win an Olympic medal and break the five-metre barrier.

For the other Canadians in action on Saturday, Canada’s 4×100 relay team came within 0.3 seconds of a spot on the podium. The foursome of Eliezer Adjibi, Duan Asemota, Brendon Rodney, and Jerome Blake raced to a time of 38.35 seconds, while Great Britain clocked in at 38.32, their best time of the season.

Elsewhere in track, Christopher Morales-Williams finished sixth for Canada with a time of 44.90 seconds in the 400m.