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John Salvado

UNBELIEVABLE: Lift in status for melbourne track classic | History Defined

The annual Melbourne Track Classic has been renamed in honour of the late Maurie Plant. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

The Melbourne Track Classic has been upgraded to Continental Tour Gold status and renamed in honour of the late and much-loved Maurie Plant, a longtime stalwart of Australian track and field.

The meet on February 23 at Lakeside Stadium will carry a prize money pool of more than $200,000 and an increase in world ranking points.

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