Brendan Matthews wins Stawell Gift semi-final but likely tears hamstring

Aussie sprinter Brendan Matthews won the first men’s semi-final at the 2026 Stawell Gift on Monday but likely suffered a torn hamstring. The 35-year-old secured his place in history as the first athlete to qualify for five finals, edging Tom Perry by inches before collapsing after the line. Matthews faces uncertainty regarding his injury's severity.

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