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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Sport
Elise Beacom

Cameron Myers leads Commonwealth Games charge as Australia enters middle-distance golden era

Cameron Myers
Cameron Myers, 20, from Canberra, is ranked world No 1 in the 1500m, making him one of the top contenders in the mile at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP

Australia could be in the midst of its greatest ever middle-distance era. The team bound for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow boasts unprecedented depth and genuine medal prospects.

Young star Cameron Myers may be leading the charge this time, but looking back it was teammate Olli Hoare’s stunning 1500m win at Birmingham 2022 that marked a crucial inflection point for Australian athletics.

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