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From Melbourne to Budapest | Auckland News
Twenty-five years ago, Melbourne hosted a historic IAAF Grand Prix Final, drawing thirteen Olympic champions and world record holders—including Jan Zelezny’s jaw-dropping 89-meter javelin throw—amid a cultural shift toward professionalism and rising prize money. While overshadowed by local AFL coverage, the event packed stadiums and foreshadowed today’s global spectacle. Now, rebranded as World Athletics, the sport battles its past with corruption scandals while launching the high-stakes Diamond League and the $10 million Ultimate Championships in Budapest—proving track and field has evolved…
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