Beck to run from lane two in Doha
Australia have won bronze in the men’s distance medley relay at the IAAF World Relays, with Alex Beck running the 400m leg.
With the Australian 4x400m team failing to qualify for the A-final yesterday, as the fastest runner from heats, Australian officials moved Beck to the distance medley in an effort to get a medal.
National 1500m record holder Ryan Gregson led the team out powerfully over 1200m to pass the baton to Beck in first place.
Jordan Williamsz continued the strong performance with a gutsy 800m run before Collis Birmingham brought the team home in the mile to claim bronze in 9:21.62 behind America (first, 9:15.50) and Kenya (second, 9:17.20).
> Watch the video interview of the Australian team post-race below
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