Long-distance runner Stewart McSweyn has broken the all-time Australian men's 1500m record at a Diamond League meet in Doha.
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The former Ballarat Clarendon College student produced perhaps the greatest run of his career to win the men's 1500m in three minutes, 30.51 seconds. The effort broke training partner Ryan Gregson's record of 3:31.06, which has stood for 10 years.
McSweyn admitted post race he hadn't been in the best shape coming in but was delighted to win.
"I just wanted to race again considering how this season has been," he told Athletics Victoria.
"It was a very competitive race, but I executed my plan quite well, and I maintained the pace."
McSweyn began running at King Island District School in Tasmania before boarding at Ballarat Clarendon College from Year 7. Whilst there he joined Eureka Athletics Club.
McSweyn said he would now take a short break and head back to Australia.
"My target is next year's Olympics, and I'll have to be in the best of shape for it," he said.
"I am happy to be heading home with a win in Doha."
