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'I became bulletproof': How a change of approach led Alysha Newman to historic Olympic pole vault bronze


Published on 2025-01-17 21:05:29 - MSN
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  • Alysha Newman won Canada's first-ever Olympic medal in women's pole vault, earning bronze with a jump of 4.85m. It was also the first Olympic medal by a Canadian in the sport since William Halpenny's bronze in the men's competition at the 1912 Stockholm Games.

Alysha Newman, a Canadian pole vaulter, achieved a historic bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics, marking Canada's first Olympic medal in women's pole vault. Her journey to this achievement was marked by a significant shift in her approach to the sport. Previously, Newman had faced numerous setbacks, including injuries and the pressure of expectations, which led to a mental and physical toll. However, she transformed her mindset by focusing on resilience and self-belief, describing herself as becoming "bulletproof." This change involved not just physical training but also mental conditioning, where she learned to manage stress, embrace failures as learning opportunities, and maintain a positive outlook. Her success in Tokyo was not just about the medal but symbolized her personal growth and the culmination of a new, more robust approach to her athletic career.

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