Buchanan won the Australian marathon title on Sunday. He clocked 2:10:14 and was the first Australian to finish in a world-class field.
Why it mattersBuchanan's win shows Australian distance running is strong at the highest level. It proves athletes can come back from injury.
AustraliaAn Australian athlete has claimed a national marathon crown on home soil, a rare achievement in elite distance running.
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