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ERIN CLEAVER GRABS LONG JUMP SILVER IN LONDON

The Hunter’s Erin Cleaver has grabbed a silver medal at the Para World Championships in London, in the T38 long jump.
The 17-year-old went into the meet simply hoping for a personal best, but at one stage was eyeing off gold.
“And that’s the lead for Erin Cleaver. 4.61. Cleaver with a 4.59 leads on a countback.”
Cleaver was eventually beaten by Britain’s Olivia Breen, but was still shocked and overjoyed to grab second.

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Mitchell Hughes

Mitchell Hughes started as a tape editor in Newcastle in 1999. He became a reporter in 2004, working in Lismore and on the Gold Coast. Since moving back to the Newcastle office in 2006, he's taken on various roles, such as producer and chief of staff. He became the head sport reporter in 2011 and the main sport presenter in 2015.

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