This woman just broke Australia’s marathon record – and was able to celebrate before she even crossed the line

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 12, 2026

South Australian Izzi Batt-Doyle, who is a dual Olympian in the 5000 and 10,000 metres, smashed her own personal best time by two minutes.

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