Eleanor Patterson beats world record holder at Diamond League Final

Patterson won the women's high jump at Brussels, clearing 2.01m to beat Ukrainian world record holder Yaroslava Mahuchikh on 1.99m.

Why it mattersPatterson has had an outstanding season. She won the sport's top prize and matched her personal best against the world's best high jumpers.

AustraliaPatterson is Australia's leading female track and field athlete and this win strengthens Australia's position in global athletics.

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Why it mattersFor Taige Weir, it means her father can finally see the training operation she has built and support her directly. For racing, it marks an end to a saga that reshaped the sport's integrity rules.