Marie-Julie Bonnin Becomes First Frenchwoman to Win World Indoor Pole Vault Title

The 23-year-old cleared 4.75 meters to secure gold at the 2025 World Indoor Championships in Nanjing, equaling the French national record.

Marie-Julie Bonnin's victory marks the first gold medal for France at the 2025 World Indoor Championships and a historic achievement in French athletics.
Bonnin cleared 4.75 meters on her second attempt, matching the national record set by Ninon Chapelle in 2018.
She defeated Slovenia's Tina Sutej and Switzerland's Angelica Moser, who both cleared 4.70 meters, to claim the gold medal.
The competition faced a 30-minute delay due to technical issues with the pole vaulting equipment, but Bonnin maintained her composure throughout.
After securing the title, Bonnin attempted but failed to clear 4.80 meters, further solidifying her status as a rising star in the sport.