Who is Alysha Newman? Meet The OF Star and Olympic Medalist

Alysha Newman is a Canadian track and field athlete known for her achievements in the pole vault.

She won a bronze medal in the women’s pole vault at the 2024 Summer Olympics, making her the first Canadian woman to medal in this event.

Newman also holds both the Canadian national and Commonwealth Games records for pole vaulting.

 Early Life

Newman began her athletic career in gymnastics but had to shift to track and field at age 13 due to a back injury.

Her gymnastics background led her to pole vaulting, a sport she pursued after a year off considering other sports like ice hockey and diving.

NCAA Career

In 2013, Newman joined Eastern Michigan University, where she became a Mid-American Conference champion.

She later transferred to the University of Miami, setting several records, including the Canadian national record with a vault of 4.60 meters in 2016.

Athletic Achievements

Newman’s career highlights include: Bronze medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games. Gold medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.  Setting multiple records, including a personal best of 4.82 meters at the 2019 Meeting de Paris and winning bronze at the 2024 Summer Olympics with a height of 4.85 meters, a new Canadian record.

Newman faced challenges, including a concussion in 2021 and a heel fracture in 2022. Despite these setbacks, she made a strong comeback in 2024, culminating in her historic Olympic win.

Personal Life

Outside of athletics, Newman is active on OnlyFans, where she shares aspects of her life with fans. At 30 years old, she continues to be a prominent figure in Canadian sports and has become a notable presence both on and off the field.