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Australia’s middle-distance star Jessica Hull is set to embrace one of the toughest challenges in championship racing—doubling up in both the 1500 metres and 3000 metres at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Toruń from March 20–22.

In a schedule that leaves little room for recovery, Hull will open her campaign in the 1500m heats on March 20, return for the 3000m final on March 21, and, if all goes to plan, line up again for the 1500m final on March 22. It’s a demanding sequence that tests not just speed, but endurance, resilience, and tactical brilliance.

Hull’s decision signals both confidence and ambition. The 1500m has long been her specialty on the global stage, where she has proven herself against the world’s best. Yet stepping up to the 3000m adds another layer to her competitive identity—one that could redefine her range as an elite middle-distance runner.

Her preparation has already hinted at something special. Earlier this indoor season, Hull delivered a standout performance at the Meeting Hauts-de-France Pas-de-Calais in Liévin, clocking an impressive 5:26.68 over 2000 metres. The performance not only showcased her strength and pacing but also placed her among the fastest ever indoors at that rarely contested distance.

Hull will not be alone in carrying Australia’s hopes. She is part of a strong national team that includes high jump star Nicola Olyslagers and pole vault standout Kurtis Marschall, both of whom bring their own medal ambitions into the championships.

The World Indoor Championships, staged over three days, compress the drama of global athletics into a high-intensity format—heats, finals, and medal moments unfolding in rapid succession. For athletes attempting multiple events, the margin for error is razor-thin.

For Hull, however, this is more than just a packed schedule. It is a statement of intent.

To chase the double indoors is to walk a fine line between brilliance and exhaustion. But if executed well, it can elevate an athlete’s legacy. As the world turns its attention to Toruń, Jessica Hull arrives not just as a contender—but as a daring competitor ready to test her limits on one of the sport’s biggest stages.