The Zatopek 10 continues its long history, with the first event conducted in 1961. It now has become a National title race, and has important implications for Australian athletes attempting to qualify for selection for the Oceania Championships (May, Darwin) and Commonwealth Games (July, Glasgow) in 2026.
Race Records:
27:26.12 Luke Kipkosgei (1996)
31:26.10 Joyce Chepkirui (2011)
Commonwealth qualifying times:
M: 27:10.00
W: 31:20.00
Australian Records:
M: 27:09.57 - Jack Rayner (VIC) San Juan, 16-Mar-24
MU20: 28:50.4 - Rob de Castella (VIC) Melbourne, 16-Dec-76
W: 30.34.11 - Rose Davies (NSW) Oslo, 11-Jun-25
WU20: 34:15.00 - Donna Gould (SA) Adelaide, 18-Dec-85
Location: Lakeside Stadium, Albert Park, Melbourne
Category: Other (F)
Events: 10000m (Men), 10000m (Women), 3000m (Men), 3000m (Women), 60m (Men), 60m (Women)
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