Kenya's Cheruiyot second; world champion Wightman third Hoare is first Australian to win event since Herb Elliott in 1958 Jake Wightman gave his all in a Commonwealth 1500m final for the ages. This time, though, the familiar formula did not quite work as Ollie Hoare swooped at the death to win Australia's first middle-distance gold at these Games since Herb Elliott in 1958. Hoare promised to buy the legendary Elliott, who is now 84, a drink. It will surely be quite some celebration.
Kenya's Cheruiyot second; world champion Wightman third Hoare is first Australian to win event since Herb Elliott in 1958 Jake Wightman gave his all in a Commonwealth 1500m final for the ages. This time, though, the familiar formula did not quite work as Ollie Hoare swooped at the death to win Australia's first middle-distance gold at these Games since Herb Elliott in 1958. Hoare promised to buy the legendary Elliott, who is now 84, a drink. It will surely be quite some celebration.
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