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Jack Rayner Smashes Australian Half-Marathon Record
16 Feb
Summary
- Jack Rayner broke the Australian half-marathon record by six seconds.
- He became the second Australian to run the half-marathon in under an hour.
- Rayner previously set a national 5,000m record and was involved in a canceled event.
Jack Rayner achieved a monumental feat on Sunday, breaking the Australian record for the half-marathon by six seconds with a time of 59 minutes and 51 seconds in Barcelona.
This historic performance makes Rayner only the second Australian ever to run the half-marathon distance in under an hour, securing him sixth place in the prestigious Barcelona event. He surpassed Brett Robinson's previous national record of 59:57, set in 2020.
Rayner's athletic prowess is further highlighted by his past successes, including winning the last two Melbourne Marathons. He also holds the national and Oceania 5,000m short track record, set last year, making him the first Australian to run indoors under 13 minutes.
Away from his running achievements, the Olympian recently garnered attention for his involvement in a canceled 'bushdoof' event in regional Victoria, which he had promoted for his 30th birthday celebration. Authorities intervened due to safety concerns, leading to the event's shutdown, a situation Rayner and his community found disappointing.
