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Australia’s Cameron Myers delivered another outstanding performance, producing a commanding run to win the men’s 1500 metres at ISTAF Berlin in 3:30.96.

The Australian middle-distance star once again demonstrated why he is regarded as one of the most exciting athletes in the event, emerging victorious from a high-quality race ahead of Germany’s Robert Farken, who finished second in 3:31.73.

Farken, the German record holder, had the advantage of competing in front of his home crowd in Berlin, but Myers proved too strong when it mattered most. The Australian showed impressive composure and strength in the closing stages, producing the decisive finish needed to secure another important victory.

The race featured a deep international field, with Kenya’s Danson Kiplangat taking third place in 3:33.01. Belgium’s Jochem Vermeulen followed in fourth with 3:33.13, while Norway’s Narve Gilje Nordås rounded out the top five in 3:33.32.

Still only 20 years old, Myers continues to show remarkable maturity and consistency against world-class opposition. His victory in Berlin was not simply about the fast time, but also about the confidence and racing intelligence he displayed against an experienced field. With each major performance, the Australian is strengthening his reputation as one of the most exciting young forces in global middle-distance running.

Myers arrived in Berlin in excellent form and once again proved his ability to deliver against some of the strongest competitors in the world. His performance was particularly impressive given the quality and depth of the field, with several accomplished international runners unable to match the Australian’s strength when the race reached its decisive stages.

The victory adds another significant chapter to Myers’ rapidly developing career and further underlines his growing status in the men’s 1500 metres. For Farken, second place represented another strong performance on home soil, but on this occasion, the night belonged to Myers, whose brilliant 3:30.96 run earned him another memorable triumph and added further momentum to his impressive season.

The 1500m action is far from over.

After a thrilling showdown at the Zurich Diamond League, attention now shifts to Berlin, where another fascinating middle-distance contest is set to take centre stage at the 2026 ISTAF Berlin meeting on August 30.

Leading the field is Australian sensation Cameron Myers, who returns to the 1500m as the current world leader and one of the most exciting young talents in global middle-distance running. Myers will once again have the opportunity to test himself against a deep and highly competitive international field as he continues his remarkable rise on the world stage.

However, the Australian will face no shortage of formidable opposition.

Germany's Robert Farken will be determined to deliver a strong performance in front of his home crowd, while Spain's Mohamed Attaoui brings his own impressive credentials to a race filled with athletes capable of challenging for victory. The stacked lineup also includes Marco Langon, Samuel Prakel, Oliver Hoare, Danson Kiplangat, Andrew Coscoran, Narve Gilje Nordås, Jochem Vermeulen and several other accomplished middle-distance runners.

The depth of the field could make the race tactically unpredictable. With athletes capable of forcing a fast pace and others renowned for their devastating finishing kicks, positioning and patience will be crucial as the race builds toward its decisive final lap. In a contest of this quality, even the smallest tactical mistake could prove costly.

For Myers, Berlin represents another important opportunity to demonstrate that his remarkable rise is no temporary phenomenon. Yet, with experienced international rivals lining up alongside him, the young Australian will have to fight for every metre and every position against a field packed with quality.

After the fireworks in Zurich, the spotlight now moves to the German capital. The 1500m season still has unfinished business, and with Cameron Myers leading such a loaded field into Berlin, fans could be treated to another unforgettable battle filled with speed, drama and a fierce fight for supremacy.

August 30 promises another spectacular chapter in what has already been a thrilling 1500m season.

The Kenyan passed away in hospital, where he’d been receiving treatment for an illness

Kipyegon Bett, the former world under-20 800m champion, has sadly passed away at the age of 26.

The Kenyan, who also secured a bronze medal over two laps at the 2017 World Championships in London, was receiving treatment for an illness in hospital.

According to Nation, Bett was vomiting blood due to damage to some of his internal organs.

Purity Kirui, who is Bett’s sister and the 2014 Commonwealth 3000m steeplechase champion, told the outlet: “He’d been unwell for about a month and had been treated at AIC Litein Hospital as an outpatient. On Saturday (October 5), his condition deteriorated and was referred to Tenwek Hospital for further tests.”

Bett started competing internationally in 2015 and claimed respective gold and silver 800m medals at that year’s African and World Youth Championships.

The following season he became world under-20 800m champion in Bydgoszcz, clocking 1:44.95 to take the crown.

Bett also recorded his personal 800m best of 1:43.76 in 2016, with only world record-holder David Rudisha ahead of him at ISTAF Berlin.

It was therefore no surprise to see Bett make a global senior podium in 2017.

In a pulsating race at the World Championships, Bett clocked 1:45.21 and placed third behind France’s Pierre-Ambroise Bosse and Poland’s Adam Kszczot.

That year he also won the 800m at the Shanghai Diamond League, running 1:44.70 to win the event in China.

However, Bett tested positive for EPO in 2018 and subsequently received a four-year ban.

He only ever raced once after it ended and that was in the 400m hurdles two years ago.

Bernard Lagat runs 1:02:00 for Masters American Record. Bernard retired from elite track & field on September 3, 2016, with a 3000 meters at ISTAF Berlin. Lagat spent much time each year training in Germany, and he decided that it would be a fitting way to end his athletics career. Bernard Lagat went out fast and furious and his 1:02:00 was impressive, a 32 second improvement on his PR. Looks like he could run under the World Masters record of 1:01:19!