FEARNLEY QUALIFIES FOR 5000 METRE FINAL AT PARA WORLDS

Newcastle’s Kurt Fearnley admits securing a medal in his final event at the World Para Athletics Championships will be a challenge.

He’s qualified for the final of the 5,000-metre T54 event, after finishing second in his heat.

Fearnly says the race will be as tough as nails, and is sure to come down to the last lap.