O'Sullivan finishes second

DIGEST/ATHLETICS: Sonia O'Sullivan was runner-up in the 3,000 metres at the Australian National Championships in Brisbane yesterday…

DIGEST/ATHLETICS:Sonia O'Sullivan was runner-up in the 3,000 metres at the Australian National Championships in Brisbane yesterday. O'Sullivan, who was prevented from competing for Australia in last year's Commonwealth Games because of injury, was outsprinted on the last lap by Lauren Fleshman, who won in 9 minutes 28.53 seconds.

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