Hull bounces back for surprise second, 'perfect race' not enough for Myers
Jess Hull surprises with second in the 5,000m and Cam Myers finishes just behind Josh Kerr again, but both Australian stars are left happy with their efforts at the Ultimate Championship in Budapest.
Australian athletes Cameron Myers and Jessica Hull secured second-place finishes in both the 1,500m and 5,000m races at the inaugural Ultimate Championship athletics meet in Budapest. Hull overcame a poor performance in the 1,500m to snatch victory in the longer event, running a lifetime best of 14 minutes and 32.39 seconds. Meanwhile, Myers finished second in the 1,500m behind Commonwealth Games mile champion Josh Kerr.
Both athletes were rewarded with a $US75,000 ($105,000) prize for their efforts. Despite an early setback with the withdrawal of 21-year-old Torrie Lewis from the 200m, Hull quickly lifted the crowd's spirits. Myers expressed satisfaction with his performance, describing it as a "perfect race," even though it wasn't enough to secure a win for Australia in this lucrative global event.
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