One final clean sweep proves Aussie track stars are the real deal
Abbey Caldwell, Jess Hull and Claudia Hollingsworth's podium sweep of the women's mile to close the Glasgow athletics program marked a coming of age for the once and future stars of Australian athletics.
The Scottish men's mile final at Scotstoun Stadium lived up to expectations, with Australian Cameron Myers facing off against world record holder Josh Kerr. Despite Myers' efforts, Kerr ultimately emerged victorious, leaving Myers visibly disappointed. The Australian team's success continued in the women's mile, as Abbey Caldwell, Jess Hull, and Claudia Hollingsworth lined up to compete.
In the final, Caldwell and Hollingsworth demonstrated their prowess, with Caldwell breaking clear and Hull following closely behind. Remarkably, Hollingsworth claimed bronze, while Caldwell secured the gold, fulfilling her prediction of a podium sweep. The Australian women's middle distance has long been a highlight of the country's athletics program, but this podium sweep solidified their status as a formidable force on the international stage.
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