Eleanor Patterson takes gold at Melbourne Maurie Plant Meet

“A shout out to everyone from Leongatha!” Eleanor Patterson’s return to compete in Victoria after seven years was a triumphant one, claiming Maurie Plant gold with a 1.94m jump.

The hometown hero, fresh from her World Indoor silver, was visibly moved by the roaring crowd, attributing much of the support to her childhood community. “I feel very lucky,” she said, celebrating her long-awaited homecoming.