Personal best pole vault

Local Umina resident Amanda Bartrim has jumped a personal best of 3.7 metres in pole vault at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival, on January 19.

Amanda, 15, came second and received the silver medal.

Family member Mr Brett Williams said Amanda's competition was Commonwealth Games competitor Vicky Parnov, who is Tatiana Grigorieva's niece.

"Vicky came first then Amanda, followed by Rachel Brittles," Mr Williams said.

"Amanda's next competition is the country championships at Glendale where she holds the record."

Amanda holds three NSW pole vault records including the under-16s with 3.6m, under-18s with 3.7m and under-20s with 3.7m.

The Australian Youth Olympic Festival was held at Sydney Olympic Park.

Press release, 21 Jan 2007 Brett Williams