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Weightman sets new World Masters and Australian All-comers record at half marathon champs

August 4, 2019

Lisa Weightman has laid down a stunning performance in the 7 Sunshine Coast Half Marathon setting a new World Masters Record and Australian All-comers record with her 68:47. Weightman also took home $25,000 and a 13 second PB in one of her greatest ever career performances.

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On the men’s side the in form, Jack Rayner was DQ’d from the race after apparently being sent the wrong way by an official. That aside, it was still a great race from Kevin Batt to hold off Louis McAfee for the win in 1:04.12.

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AUSTRALIAN HALF MARATHON CHAMPIONSHIPS – MEN

1. Kevin Batt – 1:04:12
2. Louis McAfee – 1:04:14
3. James Coleman – 1:04:20
Jack Rayner – disqualified

AUSTRALIAN HALF MARATHON CHAMPIONSHIPS – WOMEN

1. Lisa Weightman – 1:08:48
2. Sinead Diver – 1:09:08
3. Ellie Pashley – 1:09:14

Japan’s Saeki Makino took out the Channel 7 Marathon in a new course record time of 2.16.17. On the women’s side another course record fell with Lydia O’Donnell clocking in a 2.41.11.