Opinion

MELANIE WHELAN: Ballarat's marathon running efforts in Tokyo Olympics

Updated August 6 2021 - 4:36pm, first published 4:30pm
GROUNDWORK: Stewart McSweyn, in action in Tokyo for the men's 1500 metres, and Brett Robinson fine-tuned their craft in Ballarat. PICTURE: USA TODAY Network/Sipa USA
GROUNDWORK: Stewart McSweyn, in action in Tokyo for the men's 1500 metres, and Brett Robinson fine-tuned their craft in Ballarat. PICTURE: USA TODAY Network/Sipa USA

WE KNOW our running culture is strong, but the Olympic Games really puts a spotlight on just how influential our game is for the nation.

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