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Rohan Browning and Torrie Lewis Triumph in Thrilling Australian 100m Finals

Browning edges out Lachlan Kennedy by five thousandths of a second, while Lewis claims victory in a dramatic three-way photo finish.

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Torrie Lewis, Bree Rizzo and Leah O'Brien hit the line together the women's 100m final at the national championships.
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Rohan Browning celebrates winning 100m final at national championships.

Overview

  • Rohan Browning won the men's 100m final at the Australian Athletics Championships with a time of 10.01 seconds, narrowly defeating Lachlan Kennedy by five thousandths of a second.
  • Torrie Lewis secured the women's 100m title in a dramatic photo finish, beating Leah O’Brien by just four thousandths of a second, with Bree Rizzo finishing a close third.
  • Both sprint finals highlighted the razor-thin margins of elite competition, with finishes determined by thousandths of a second.
  • Browning's victory marked a strong comeback from a knee injury, as he reaffirmed his position as a leading figure in Australian sprinting.
  • Jess Hull claimed the 1500m title with a decisive late surge, showcasing the importance of strategy in endurance racing.