Izzi Batt-Doyle breaks Australian marathon record at Chicago event
Adelaide runner Izzi Batt-Doyle set a new Australian women's marathon record with a time of 2:20:38 while finishing sixth in the Chicago Marathon on Sunday.
Record broken in Chicago
The 31-year-old athlete lowered her previous personal best by more than two minutes during the race. Her new national mark took 46 seconds off the record held by Jess Stenson.
Pacer and finish details
Batt-Doyle was paced throughout the event by her fiancé Riley Cocks, who completed the course shortly after her. She crossed the line in sixth place behind Ethiopian champion Hawi Feysa.
Athlete reaction to run
The runner expressed great happiness and relief after achieving a goal she had pursued for years. She felt proud of the performance that improved her standing as Australia's top marathoner.
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- ABC News Australia
- The Guardian
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