Aussie Olympian Set To Win London Gold 4 Years After Crossing Finish Line

Although he was nixed earlier this year, confirming Tallent as champion, it seemed the Russian athlete would still be allowed to keep the medal. 

Now, that ain’t so. President of Australia’s Olympic Committee, John Coates, confirmed today Tallent will be given the gold with full Olympic honours, in Melbourne, on June 17.

And you better believe Tallent has brought the fucking bantz.

Let’s hope the Russian Postal service is more efficient than their anti-doping agency. https://t.co/SGX16xEzXI

— Jared Tallent (@JaredTallent) May 7, 2016

Oh, Tallent’s also been given the call-up for our Rio squad in the same 50km event, and he’s expected to back up his bronze medal claim on the 20km event, too. 

FWIW, this brings our gold medal haul at the London Games up to 8. Here at PEDESTRIAN.TV, we have a soft sport for those repping our sporting namesake, so good onya mate. 

Source: Brisbane Times. 
Photo: Streeter Lecka / Getty.