Olympic and world pole vault champion Katie Moon has sparked buzz with playful jab on her social media accounts.
In a playful Instagram Story, Moon shared a viral tweet by Charlotte Wilder that pokes fun at how sports media talks about age. The tweet reads:
“Watching sports in your 30s is a real sobering experience because announcers are like ‘look at this ancient f* who’s the oldest … to ever win a championship’ and he’s two years younger than you are.”*
Moon, who is 34 years old, added her own caption:
“NOW IMAGINE BEING THE ONE THEY’RE TALKING ABOUT 😅”
While some athletes might shy away from age jokes, Moon took it in stride. pun intended. And she had every reason to laugh in Paris on Friday night.
Moon Dominates at Paris
At the Meeting de Paris, the eighth stop of the 2025 Wanda Diamond League, Moon once again proved she’s far from done. The reigning Olympic and world champion took the win with a second-attempt clearance of 15-6.25 (4.73m), edging out longtime friend and rival Sandi Morris at Stade Charléty.
Moon had a rocky start, needing two attempts to clear her opener at 14-10.25 (4.53m), while Morris made it on her first. She then passed the next height of 15-2.25 (4.63m), before clearing the eventual winning mark of 15-6.25 (4.73m) on her second try. Morris also cleared 4.73m, but only on her third attempt, giving Moon the edge.
Both athletes attempted higher bars, but couldn’t go beyond 15-10 (4.83m).
“It was a little inconsistent for me and I guess that this is okay,” Moon said after the win. “These days are equally, if not more important, than the days you feel great. I’m very happy to come away with the win, but I was on my smallest poles and had some issues figuring out my steps.”
She also shared that jet lag affected her rhythm after arriving in Paris later than planned: “Because the meet was so late, it was easier to stay in between time zones.”
This was Moon’s second Diamond League win of the season, pushing her to third in the standings with 23 points,just five behind Morris. Despite being the oldest in the field, the 34-year-old remains one of the most decorated women in pole vault history, with an Olympic gold, back-to-back world titles, and a silver medal from last year’s World Championships also held in Paris.