Sydney, Australia – Under the dazzling lights of the Sydney Track Classic, history was written as the Australian Men’s 4x100m relay team stormed to a new national record, marking a pivotal moment in the resurgence of Australian sprinting. The night delivered breathtaking performances across multiple events, from blistering sprints to dominant distance victories.
Sprint Spectacle: Azzopardi Blazes to 10.06
Sprint sensation Jacob Azzopardi unleashed a stunning 10.06s (+2.4) in the Men’s 100m, narrowly holding off Olympian Sebastian Sultana, who followed with an impressive 10.08s (+2.4). Azzopardi’s performance serves as the perfect send-off before he departs for the World Indoor Championships in China next week.
Middle-Distance Mastery: Bol & Thomas Dominate
The Men’s 800m saw Olympic finalist Peter Bol showcase his class once again, clocking 1:44.86 to secure a commanding victory.
In the Australian Men’s 3000m Championship, Jude Thomas stamped his authority on the field, clinching his third national title with a time of 7:49.17. His dominant display reaffirms his place as one of the nation’s top distance runners.
Georgia Griffith Seizes 3000m Crown
In the Women’s Australian 3000m Championship, Georgia Griffith delivered a tactically perfect race, surging ahead to claim the title in front of an electrified Sydney crowd.
Paralympic Star Mali Lovell Breaks Australian Record
Sydney’s own Mali Lovell thrilled her home crowd by breaking her own Australian record in the Women’s 100m T36 Para, clocking 14.35s (+0.4). The Paralympic bronze medallist shaved 0.03 seconds off her previous best of 14.38s, solidifying her status as one of the country’s premier para-athletes.
A Night to Remember
With national records tumbling, rising stars stepping up, and seasoned Olympians reaffirming their dominance, the Sydney Track Classic set the stage for an electrifying season of Australian athletics. As the World Indoor Championships in China and the Paris Olympics loom on the horizon, the performances in Sydney signal that Australian track and field is in prime form for the global stage.
