Australian 100m sprinters clear air over ‘awkward’ selection drama that left one feeling ‘robbed’
Australian sprinter Rohan Browning has addressed the selection controversy surrounding the 100m team for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. He maintains that his relationship with Josh Azzopardi remains professional despite the latter's unsuccessful legal appeal against the selection decision.
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It provides insight into the internal pressures and professional dynamics of elite athletes preparing for international multi-sport events.
Rohan Browning was picked alongside Lachie Kennedy and Eddie Nketia in a three-pronged Australian 100m assault at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP Rohan Browning was picked alongside Lachie Kennedy and Eddie Nketia in a three-pronged Australian 100m assault at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP Commonwealth Games 2026 Australian 100m sprinters clear air over ‘awkward’ selection drama that left one feeling ‘robbed’ Rohan Browning says Josh Azzopardi’s appeal has not dampened relationship
‘I would say it’s all in the past,’ he says
Prefer the Guardian on Google Rohan Browning has put the Commonwealth Games track selection drama in the rear vision mirror as he seeks to spearhead Australia’s sprint charge in Glasgow.
The 28-year-old former national champion was picked alongside current title holder Lachie Kennedy and Eddie Nketia in a three-pronged 100m assault.
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