Caldwell becomes second-fastest Aussie with Diamond League podium
Abbey Caldwell secured a bronze medal in the 1,500m at the Shanghai Diamond League, recording the second-fastest time by an Australian woman in history. She finished behind two Ethiopians but ahead of four fellow Australians, including Olympic silver medallist Jess Hull. Australians Matt Denny and Kurtis Marschall also earned silver medals in the men's discus and pole vault, respectively.
- ▪Abbey Caldwell ran a personal best of 3:56.12 to finish third in the women's 1,500m at the Shanghai Diamond League.
- ▪Caldwell's time is the second-fastest by an Australian woman over 1,500m, behind only national record holder Jessica Hull.
- ▪Matt Denny threw 67.54 metres to win silver in the men's discus, while Kurtis Marschall cleared 5.80 metres for second in the men's pole vault.
- ▪Five Australians competed in the women's 1,500m final, with Caldwell finishing as the top Australian ahead of Jess Hull, Sarah Billings, Claudia Hollingsworth, and Linden Hall.
- ▪Ethiopians Birke Haylom and Tsige Duguma finished first and second in the 1,500m with times of 3:55.56 and 3:55.71, respectively.
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Abbey Caldwell third in Diamond League 1,500m, becomes second-fastest Australian womanTopic:AthleticsSun 17 May 2026 at 8:34amSun 17 May 2026 at 8:34amSun 17 May 2026 at 8:34amAbbey Caldwell (second from left) is the second-fastest Australian woman over 1,500m. (Getty Images: Artur Widak/Anadolu)In short:Abbey Caldwell has recorded the second-fastest 1,500m time by an Australian woman as she finished third in the Shanghai Diamond League final.Caldwell pipped four other Australians in the race, including Olympic silver medallist Jess Hull and national champion Claudia Hollingsworth.Meanwhile, Matt Denny claimed silver in the men's discus.abc.net.au/news/abbey-caldwell-1500m-diamond-league-bronze/106689168Link copiedShareShare articleAbbey Caldwell is the second-fastest Australian woman in…
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