Bateman smashes M55 world record in 3K at Sydney stadium
Simon Butler-White writes from Down Under: “I’m pleased to report that Keith Bateman broke the WR at the New South Wales 3000m championships at Sydney Olympic Park on November 13. Competing in the ‘C’ race (athletes were seeded based on best times), he clocked 8:56.80. The race was filmed and can be viewed on YouTube. That’s his fifth Australian record (1 mile, 1500m [twice], 3000m [twice]) since July 31, when he just missed Rich Burns’ 1 mile WR. Keith says he’s relieved that in that he can race his next 3000m relaxed and see if it is possible to improve on his time. ‘Meanwhile, I will be going to the Zatopek:10 [the 10,000m track classic held annually in Melbourne] on December 9 for a red-hot go at the 10,000m world record,’ he says.” The old M55 WR was 8:57.28 by New Zealand’s Ron Robertson. Good on you, Keith! Keep it up.
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That was a beauty, Keith. CONGRATULATIONS. Right off I noticed that the runners were wearing actual track shorts and singlets. ALL OF THEM. Here in Hicksville, I’m the only one who wears track shorts. The guys wear gym trunks or basketball pants. I don’t get it but, on the other hand, I’m not supposed to.(^_^). Smartty
What a great race! Such a shame it all took place with almost no one there to see it. Looked to me that Keith was so hot those lads with him couldn’t have shared the pace with him even if they’d wanted to. Keith’s finish was really determined. Great to watch. And I say that as a sprinter!
Great effort! To break any of Ron Robertson’s world records is a great accomplishment. It will be interesting to see how many more records he can break in the next few months.
GREAT! Amazing!
I am M55 too, but in Keith’s pace I can run only the first 500 m and then…ch-ch-ch.
Chapeau!
Which one was Keith???
Only Joking!
A Sensational performance from a Superstar!
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