Adelaide's Izzi Batt-Doyle sets new Australian women's marathon record
Her time of 2:20:38 beat the old record by 46 seconds, set by Jess Stenson in December.
Adelaide runner Izzi Batt-Doyle ran 2:20:38 at the Chicago Marathon. The time beat the old Australian women's record by 46 seconds.
The old mark was set by fellow South Australian Jess Stenson in Valencia in December. Batt-Doyle also cut two minutes and 21 seconds off her personal best.
Batt-Doyle finished sixth in the women's race. Defending champion Hawi Feysa of Ethiopia won it in 2:13:33.
Riley Cocks, her fiancé, paced her through the race. Batt-Doyle said the goal had been on her mind for a couple of years.
- 2:20:38
- Record time
- 46 seconds
- Margin over old record
- Sixth in the women's race
- Finishing place
- Hawi Feysa of Ethiopia, 2:13:33
- Race winner
Why it mattersEvery Australian woman who runs marathons now has a new national time to chase.
AustraliaThe Australian women's marathon record now belongs to an Adelaide runner, giving local fans a new star.
Corroborated by7news.com.au
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