N.Z. runner wants to enter 1500 m
Selection for the New Zealand Games in the 800 metres has upset the plans of the,, national champion over this:, distance. S'uart Melville, of J Otago. , He had intended to concen- ( trate on the 1500 metres this season, an event in which he , feels he has the greatest po- j tential. After games selection , he was forced to revise his j preparation. < However, he is still keen to j run in 'he games 1500 metres if the opportunity presents), itself Melville showed his | capabilitii . over this distance r bv winning the pre-games f race on Saturday in the excel- | lent time of 3min 45.55ec. i He has an even faster time —3min 45.25ec set in Austra lia last year. i
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Press, Volume CXV, Issue 33750, 24 January 1975, Page 4
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