The trio of New Zealand pole vaulters have finished out of the podium positions at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo with former Olympic medalist Eliza McCartney completing one jump before retiring

Olympic champion Hamish Kerr summoned his best jump of the year sendingn a message to Korean rival Woo Sanghyeok as they both seeked their first world outdoor title.

New Zealand thrower Tom Walsh has finished fourth in the shot put at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

Athletics New Zealand has confirmed an selection of four athletes for the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan.