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Rose Davies made history by winning the 5,000m at the Commonwealth Games, completing a distance double. Davies, 26, out-kicked Jessica Hull in the final 50 meters to secure the gold. Davies already won the 10,000m, making her the first woman to sweep both events at a single Games.
Davies and Hull, training partners, both from Newcastle, Australia, delivered a remarkable finish. Davies admitted to blacking out during the final stretch but found the extra gear to win. Hull, who took silver, praised Davies' composure and skill. Read more racing coverage.
Davies' achievement is significant as no woman had completed a distance double at the Commonwealth Games before. The win caps a breakthrough period for Davies, who is emerging as one of Australia's top distance runners. Related: Josh Kerr Wins Historic Mile at Commonwealth Games.
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Davies wins 5,000m, completing a double no woman had achieved before Rose Davies made history by winning the 5,000m at the Commonwealth Games, completing a distance double. Davies, 26, out-kicked Jessica Hull in the final 50 meters to secure the gold. Davies already won the 10,000m, making her the first woman to sweep both events at a single Games.
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Runner World published this brief on August 5, 2026. The underlying Marathon Handbook report was dated August 5, 2026.
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