Athletics news

June 29, 2026

Cameron Myers is a great Australian runner.

In short:

Cameron Myers won the 1500m race in Paris and set a new Australian record.

Sarah Billings also set a new record in the 800m race.

What's next?

Myers and Billings will compete in the Commonwealth Games.

Cameron Myers ran very fast and won the 1500m race in Paris.

Myers ran 3:28.00 and beat the old Australian record of 3:29.41.

Myers is now 12th on the all-time list and beat French and British runners.

Myers is happy to have set a new Australian record.

Myers said the Australian record means a lot to him.

Myers is glad he could finally achieve this goal.

Having a goal can make the race less enjoyable.

Myers will compete in the mile at the Commonwealth Games.

Myers is confident after his win in Paris.

Sarah Billings also set a new record in the 800m race.

Billings is excited to have set a new record.

Billings finished sixth, but set a new Australian record of 1:57.01.

Many runners set new personal bests in the 800m race.

Other Australian athletes also did well in their events.

Noah Lyles lost his first race of the season.

The ABC reports on sports news.

June 29, 2026

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