With the 2018 Stawell Gift almost here, we thought we’d go back and take a look at previous years in photos.
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This time we’ll look at 2011 – the year Queenslander Mitchell Williams (12.18 seconds) won the big prize in a photo finish after tearing his hamstring with five metres to go.
Were you there? What are your memories? Have a flick through the gallery above to take a trip down memory lane and see if you can spot yourself.
And if you can’t, there’s every chance you will be able to see somebody you know.
This year promises to be just as big. 2017 male champion Matt Rizzo will look to defend his title and join 1966 and 1967 winner Bill Howard as the only runner to win back-to-back Stawell Gifts.
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