Australian runner Cameron Myers breaks Oceania record with mile win in US

Australian middle-distance runner Cameron Myers continued his impressive form by shattering the Oceania record in the mile at the Eugene Diamond League meet in the United States. Myers dominated the prestigious Bowerman Mile at the University of Oregon's Hayward Field, crossing the finish line in a blistering 3:46.06, a full 0.55 seconds ahead of 1500m Olympic bronze medallist Yared Nuguse.

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I'm super excited. I know I won Paris last week, but that wasn't an official Diamond League, so it's nice to finally win one.

This latest victory follows Myers' triumph in the 1500m in Paris last week, solidifying his status as a world-class middle-distance runner. "I'm super excited," Myers said after his win. "I know I won Paris last week, but that wasn't an official Diamond League, so it's nice to finally win one."

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I had a few seconds and thirds in Diamond Leagues, so it's great to win, especially in the Bowerman Mile.

Reflecting on his performance, Myers added, "I had a few seconds and thirds in Diamond Leagues, so it's great to win, especially in the Bowerman Mile. I just ran hard. I think that gave me the best probability to win, so it turned out great." He emphasized his mindset, stating, "I feel like I've ticked off the times, so I'll just turn my focus to winning the races. That was the mindset I had today."

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I just ran hard. I think that gave me the best probability to win, so it turned out great.

Myers is now heading to Glasgow to prepare for the Commonwealth Games. In other events at the Eugene meet, Matthew Denny placed fourth in the men's discus with a throw of 66.27m. Hayley Kitching finished ninth in the women's 800m in 1:59.57, while Jessica Hull was fifth in the women's mile with a time of 4:18.03.

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I feel like I've ticked off the times, so I'll just turn my focus to winning the races.