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AUSTRALIA 
Stiletto sprint winner well-heeled
Tuesday, 2 September, 2008
More than 260 women took part in a sprint wearing 3-inch heels, in an effort to break a world record (AAP)
Hundreds of glamorous women sprinted in stilettos to break a world record in Sydney, donning mandatory three-inch high-heels.
The competitors, 265 ladies, tore up an 80-metre race track at Sydney's Circular Quay to break the world record for the most people running in a "stiletto sprint".
Four hundred metre hurdler Brittney McGlone, 18, was first across the line, pocketing $5,000.
She was closely followed by dozens of leggy blondes and brunettes in green shorts, some of whom came off second best with scratches and scrapes from a few spills.
'Pumped'
Former Australian sprinter Melinda Gainsford-Taylor had the job of inspecting the athletes and ensuring they were wearing three-inch heals and had the customary smooth legs.
"All the girls were pumped," she says.
"I don't think I've experienced such energy since my racing days."
An event spokeswoman said today's world record topped the previous world record of 150.
"It looks like Australia has smashed the current world record and should now hold the title for the most number of people ever to participate in a stiletto sprint," Australian representative for
Guinness World Records Chris Sheedy says.
Source: AAP
