Canberra middle-distance runner Cameron Myers has continued his remarkable rise on the international athletics stage by breaking the Australian under-20 record in the 800 metres at the Lange Laufnacht meet in Karlsruhe, Germany. Myers delivered a standout performance, clocking 1:44.05 in a highly competitive field featuring several 1:44 runners. The race also resulted in a personal best and a meeting record, underlining his rapid development as one of Australia’s most promising young athletes. Despite being primarily known as a 5000-metre specialist, Myers used the 800m event as a sharpening exercise ahead of a busy European racing schedule and future championship goals, including the Commonwealth Games. He began the race conservatively, settling towards the back of the field before steadily moving through the pack. By the final lap, he had positioned himself strongly and surged to the front on the home straight, eventually winning by around 10 metres. Myers reflected that his strategy was to remain controlled in a fast-paced race and progressively build his effort across both laps, noting that his positioning improved significantly after the opening stages. He described the race as “beautiful” and highlighted the value of competing against high-quality opposition. Looking ahead, Myers is set to compete in Stockholm and Oslo in the coming weeks, with a focus on fast 1500m races as part of his preparation. He also noted that his 20th birthday will fall between competitions, with training and performance targets taking priority over celebrations. Overall, the result reinforces his growing reputation as a versatile and elite junior athlete transitioning into senior international competition.

Lachlan Kennedy wins the 200m for the second consecutive year as Cameron Myers runs the fastest 1500m time ever on Australian soil at the Maurie Plant Meet.

Narve Gilje Nordås klarte ikke å løpe like fort som tidligere på 1500m i Paris søndag kveld. – Det er hans niende beste tid, sa NRKs kommentator Jann Post. 3.32,05 er tiden Post snakker om. Nordås har personlig bestetid på 3.29,47 på 1500m. Cameron Myers utklasset hele feltet og løp inn til tiden 3.28,00. 20-åringen fra Australia vant dermed foran Azzedine Habz som tok andreplassen. Kveldens 1500m er ikke en del av de ofisielle Diamond League-øvelsene i Paris.