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Lisa Weightman has had a last-minute change of heart and reluctantly given up on her dream of contesting a record fifth Olympic marathon, with Commonwealth champion Jess Stenson to complete a remarkable comeback in Paris. Weightman, 45, appealed her initial non-selection in the three-strong Australian squad to the National Sport s Tribunal in May. The NST recommended that Athletics Australia appoint an independent committee to reconsider their selection.
“However, what I am most disappointed about is AA’s own internal systems and procedures that have allowed this outcome which, unless corrected, will negatively impact future Australian athletes and their legitimate claims to represent Australia.” It is estimated that to have gone through with the last-ditch challenge, it would have cost Weightman around $50,000 in total costs. Weightman was bidding to become the first Australian track-and-field athlete to compete at five Olympics.
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