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Alana Boyd
- Born
- May 10, 1984age 42
- height
- 5'8" (or 172 cm)
- nationality
- Australian
Career
Active 2000 – 2016
Biography
About Alana Boyd
Alana Boyd is an Australian former Olympic pole vaulter. Born on 10 May 1984 in Melbourne, Victoria, she competed for 16 years, from 2000 to 2016. She stands 5'8" and weighs 134 lbs, a build suited to the explosive power of her event.
Boyd's career highlights include winning gold at the 2010 and 2014 Commonwealth Games, and reaching the final at the 2012 Olympics, where she placed 11th. Her personal best of 4.81 metres, set in July 2016 on the Sunshine Coast, remains an Australian record. She also competed at the 2008 Olympics, the 2007 World Championships, and the 2012 Indoor World Championships, where she finished 9th.
Her family is steeped in athletics. Both parents were Olympians: her mother Denise won gold in the 200 metres at the 1978 Commonwealth Games, and her father Ray was a double-Olympic pole vaulter and her coach. Alana's selection for the 2008 Olympics made her the first child of two former Olympians to compete for Australia. Her siblings, Jacinta and Matt, also represented Australia internationally. Now retired, she has 1,000 Instagram followers.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 2000-2016 (started around 16 years old; 16 years active)
- Birthplace
- Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
Body
- Weight
- 134 lbs (or 61 kg)
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 1k (as of June 2026)
Frequently asked
How does Alana Boyd's family background connect to her Olympic career?
Both of her parents were Olympians, and she was the first child of two former Olympians to represent Australia, at the 2008 Olympics. Her father Ray also served as her coach, and her siblings competed internationally as well.
What is Alana Boyd's most significant athletic achievement?
Her personal best jump of 4.81 metres, set in 2016, is an Australian record. She also won gold at two consecutive Commonwealth Games.
Did you know
- Alana Boyd's mother won gold in the 200 metres at the 1978 Commonwealth Games, and her father was a double-Olympic pole vaulter.
- Her brother Matt was a 5.35-metre pole vaulter, and her sister Jacinta was a 6.64-metre long jumper, both representing Australia internationally.
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