Inspired by a superb leg from Jessica Hull, the star-studded Australian team takes the bronze medal in the mixed relay at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships on home soil.
abc.net.au/news/world-athletics-cross-country-championships-australia-bronze/101994452The Australian team of Ollie Hoare, Jessica Hull, Stewart McSweyn and Abbey Caldwell has won bronze in the mixed relay at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Bathurst.Kenya won gold, with Ethiopia finishing secondNational 1,500 metres record holder Hull was the star performer for the home team, picking up two spots in the second two-kilometre leg to hand the baton to McSweyn in first spot.
Australian youngster Caldwell hung tough in the final leg to ensure the host nation claimed third spot. It was only the fourth medal won by Australia in the 50-year history of the world cross country titles.
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