Jessica Hull Wins Silver in 1500m at Olympics

Jessica Hull earned a silver medal in the women’s 1,500 meters at the Paris Olympics, becoming the first Australian woman to medal in this event. Hull finished with a time of 3:52.56, her second-fastest ever, trailing behind Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon, who set an Olympic record with a time of 3:51.29. Hull, a former Oregon Ducks star, had previously made headlines by becoming the fifth-fastest performer in history at a pre-Olympics meet in Paris. This achievement marks a significant milestone for Australian athletics, as it is the first time in over half a century that an Australian has medaled in middle-distance running. Hull’s performance at the Olympics followed a season of significant improvements, including setting an Australian record and breaking the 2000m world record in Monaco. The Paris Games have proven to be a historic success for the Australian track and field team, with Hull’s medal contributing to one of their best overseas performances.