Emma George
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Emma Louise•George |
| Used name | Emma•George |
| Born | 1 November 1974 in Wangaratta, Victoria (AUS) |
| Measurements | 172 cm / 60 kg |
| Affiliations | University of Western Australia, Perth (AUS) |
| NOC |  Australia |
Biography
Emma George was one of the early pioneers of women’s pole vaulting. She was the 1998 Commonwealth Games Champion. Between 1995-99 she set 12 world records in the pole vault and an additional five indoor world records. George was the first woman to clear 14-feet and 15-feet, and every 10-centimetre metric barrier between 4.20 and 4.60 metres. George was ranked #1 in the world in 1996-98.
Personal Best: PV – 4.60 (15-0¼) (1999).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Summer Olympics | Athletics | AUS |
Emma George | |||
| Pole Vault, Women (Olympic) | =15 r1/2 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Summer Universiade (1–0–0 1997 Catania ATH gold: pole vault)
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the World Athletics Indoor Championships (0–1–0 1997 Paris silver: pole vault)
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the British Empire/Commonwealth Games (1–0–0 1998 Kuala Lumpur ATH gold: pole vault)