Hull anchors Australia to mixed relay gold in Tallahassee, ending Kenya’s reign
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Key Points:
- Australia won the mixed relay at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships Tallahassee 26 with a time of 22:23, improving from their bronze medal in 2023.
- The Australian team, consisting of Olli Hoare, Linden Hall, Jack Anstey, and Jessica Hull, finished ahead of surprise silver medallists France, while defending champions Kenya missed the podium for the first time.
- The race saw lead changes among Uganda, USA, Kenya, and Australia in the early stages, with Australia taking a significant lead by the halfway point thanks to Linden Hall’s strong performance.
- France’s Antoine Senard briefly took the lead on the third leg, but Australia’s Jessica Hull secured the victory by holding off
