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Aussie athletes continue top form with trio of medals at Diamond League

Jess Hull, Rose Davies and Eleanor Patterson all claim medals at the Diamond League meet in Poland.

Aussie athletes continue top form with trio of medals at Diamond League

Australian sprinter Lachlan Kennedy expressed disappointment after failing to qualify for the 100m final at the Diamond League meet in Poland. Jessica Hull gained confidence as she ran the fastest race of the year, finishing second in the 1,500m. Commonwealth Games champion Eleanor Patterson secured third place in the high jump, while Rose Davies earned her second career Diamond League podium finish in the 5,000m.

High jump champion Patterson outpaced teammate Nicola Olyslagers, who had won gold and silver in Glasgow. Kennedy made a cautious return to international competition but fell short in his first Diamond League final. Patterson and Hull continued their strong form, while Kennedy and other athletes competed across various events.

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