Athletics Olympic Park Stadium



mitch mitchell s sculpture depicting landy s moment of sportmanship


australian middle-distance runner star john landy featured in memorable race @ 1956 national championships, stopped during mile championship assist fallen junior champion, ron clarke. landy s actions, in front of 22,000 strong crowd have been described finest sporting moment in history of sport . landy went on win event many commentators believing stop had cost him world record. photograph of fall named best australian sporting photo of twentieth century while landy s conduct named sport australia hall of fame nation s finest sporting moment of 20th century.


the track host significant athletics meeting in australia each year, athletics grand prix series, melbourne, meet (previously telstra a-series meet).








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