Stewart McSweyn’s Brave Run in the Men’s 3000m

Wearing the vintage Melbourne Track Club kit in honour of the meet’s namesake Maurie Plant, Stewart McSweyn displayed unmatched bravery over the distance.
He fearlessly led the race, facing off against Kenya’s World Athletics Cross Country Under 20 champion Ishmael Kipkurui. Though McSweyn faded in the home stretch, his aggressive approach and dedication to honouring Plant’s legacy earned him a well-deserved second place.