Eleanor Patterson wins high jump at Diamond League Final — image accompanying The Guardian Athletics's report. Photograph: John Thys/AFP/Getty Images; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Eleanor Patterson secured a high jump victory at the Diamond League Final in Brussels, clearing 2.01m. Nicola Olyslagers finished third with 1.95m. Patterson expressed satisfaction with her performance.
Jess Hull achieved a season-best time in the 1500m, finishing third. Hull's time of 3:54.73 marked her fastest run in September. She noted her training is paying off. Read more racing coverage.
The Australian team's strong showing precedes the World Athletics Ultimate Championships in Budapest. However, pole vaulter Nina Kennedy's season ended due to a quad injury. Related: Hunt's Season Continues with Third-Place Finish in Brussels.
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Patterson cleared 2.01m to win, capping a strong Australian performance. Eleanor Patterson secured a high jump victory at the Diamond League Final in Brussels, clearing 2.01m. Nicola Olyslagers finished third with 1.95m. Patterson expressed satisfaction with her performance.
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Runner World published this brief on September 5, 2026. The underlying The Guardian Athletics report was dated September 5, 2026.
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