Emma George is a former Australian pole vaulter. She held the world record from 30 November 1995 until 26 May 2000, setting a new record on twelve occasions, before being passed by Stacy Dragila. She was previously a trapeze artist in The Flying Fruit Fly Circus. She was coached by Mark Stewart, who also led Steve Hooker to Olympic gold. Emma George (Australia) set the women's pole vault world record of 4.45 m in Sapporo, Japan on July 14, 1996. It stood 7 months, until Emma George's 4.50 m on February 8, 1997. Wiki link