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  •   Home > News > Sports > Athletics

    One of New Zealand's longest-standing track and field records has fallen in Melbourne

    One of New Zealand's longest-standing track and field records has fallen in Melbourne


    Lex Revell-Lewis has dipped under Shaun Farrell's 1998 mark over 400 metres by 0.21 of a second, after going close at home this summer.

    He's completed the one-lap race in 45.88 seconds.

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