Hull and Robinson add to Australia's medal tally at world indoor titles

At the World Athletics Indoor Championships held in Nanjing, Australian athletes Jessica Hull and Ky Robinson won bronze medals for the Australian team in the women's and men's 3000m races, respectively. These two medals continue the Australian team's strong momentum in this competition. This achievement highlights Australia's growing strength in middle-distance running.

Hull and Robinson's medals came after Lachlan Kennedy won a silver medal in the men's 60m the previous day. Hull stated, "Watching Lachlan compete last night boosted our morale, meaning we didn't have to bear the pressure of fighting for the first medal." The team's overall performance is a testament to their dedication and training.

Hull, who finished fourth at last year's Glasgow World Championships, closely followed Hailu throughout the race, until the latter suddenly accelerated in the final 220m to create a gap. Hull performed well on the final straight, but Houlihan (8:38.26) overtook her, snatching the silver medal. Hull stated, "I will continue to improve my level, and now I must strive for the gold medal." She is determined to build on this experience and come back stronger.

Robinson, who is currently studying at Stanford University in the United States, delivered an impressive performance. Before the race, he received encouragement from Hull and ultimately won the first major medal of his career, which even surprised himself. Robinson said, "This is my first year as a professional athlete, and it's a huge leap from the American college league to the world stage." He is embracing the challenges and opportunities that come with professional competition.

Robinson added, "With 800 meters left, I saw an opportunity and thought, 'Why not?' We come to the world stage to win. I had to do my best, because you never know if you'll get such an opportunity again. I don't want to look back in 30 years and regret 'what if I had done that?'" This bold approach reflects his ambition and competitive spirit.

Kurtis Marschall finished fifth in the men's pole vault final with a score of 5.80m, failing to win a third medal for the Australian team. Swedish Olympic champion Armand Duplantis won the event with a score of 6.15m. Tori Lewis finished fourth in the women's 60m semi-final with a time of 7.23, failing to advance to the final. Mujinga Kambundji of Switzerland won the gold medal with a time of 7.04. These results showcase the diverse range of talent and competition at the championships.