Stewart McSweyn has become the first Australian to break the exclusive 3:30 barrier for 1500m.
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McSweyn, who is Tokyo Olympics bound, clocked the record time in finishing fourth at the Monaco Diamond L meet overnight.
The Tasmanian, who attended Ballarat Clarendon College and was ran Eureka Athletic Club colours while living in Ballarat, ran 3:29.51.
Kenyan Timothy Cheruiyot won in 3:28.28.
McSweyn is now the equal 26th fastest man in history over 1500m.
Australian men's 1500m all-time rankings:
1. Stewart McSweyn: 3:29.51
2. Ryan Gregson: 3.31.06
3. Simon Doyle: 3.31.96
4. Oliver Hoare: 3:32.35i
5. Jeff Riseley: 3.32.93
6. Jye Edwards: 3:33.23
7. Mike Hillardt: 3.33.39
8. Mark Fountain 3.33.68
9. Craig Mottram: 3.33.97
10. Matthew Ramsden: 3:34.08
