The Gold Coast saved its best for last as the 2018 Commonwealth Games came to a captivating end with the staging of the marathon on the final day of competition.
Para-Marathon competitor, Madison de Rozario, does Griffith proud by winning the T54 event. Photo: Dylan Crawford
GBS alumnus Michael Shelley, holds the flag up high after coming in first place during the men’s marathon. Photo: Dylan Crawford
Under perfect autumn Sunday skies, the marathon attracted 30 thousand spectators keen to watch for the first time the men’s, women’s and para races all competing inside a three-hour block.
It was double Team Griffith gold as current Business student Madison de Rosario was first home in the women’s T54 event while GBS alumnus Michael Shelley executed a perfect strategic plan in sapping conditions to make it back-to-back marathon golds at the Games.
The 42 kilometre course showed off the city to a worldwide audience and Griffith, proud presenting
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