Stewart McSweyn breaks Craig Mottram record in Rome Diamond League 2020 – NEWS.com.au

Some records mean more than others. And the 14-year breakthrough from Aussie distance runner Stewart McSweyn on Thursday night in Rome means as much as any number seen in Aussie athletics in recent years. The 25-year-old Tasmanian captured bronze in the men’s 3000m event at the Wanda Diamond League meet and snapped legend Craig Mottram’s iconic national record — which has held firm since 2006.
In a personal best run of seven minutes 28.02 seconds, McSweyn shattered Mottram’s iconic time which f…

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