Aussie star collapses as intense heat takes toll
Dane Bird was rushed to a special cooling tent by Aussie medical officials after collapsing at the end of a gruelling 20km walk in stifling conditions at the World Athletic Championships.
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Starc frustration with ‘failure to put it all together’
Aussie high jumper Brandon Starc knows he has plenty of work to do if he is to feature among the medals at the Tokyo Olympics after a disappointing’ performance at the World Athletics Championships.
Leap of faith for struggling Aussie jumper
Australia’s Brook Stratton admits she hasn’t been at her best coming into the worlds in Doha but the self-proclaimed ‘big-time performer’ says expectations remain high for her long jump event.
How Sydney 2000 ignited Barber’s dream
New Aussie world champ Kelsey-Lee Barber tried tennis, swimming, gymnastics and showed talent as a netballer. But it was her parents’ timing that was most decisive in setting her on the path to world title glory.
Aussie slams links to Salazar drug scandal
One of seven athletes at the world championships with links to Alberto Salazar rising Aussie star Jessica Hull has moved to distance herself from any links to the banned coach amid a drug storm.
The husband and wife team who conquered the world
Mike Barber started coaching Kelsey-Lee Roberts in 2014. They were married in April last year. Now a world champion, she discusses the ‘emotional connection’ that’s taken her to the top.
Inside the moment Aussie golden girl became world champ
With her final throw, the golden girl of Australia’s athletics team produced a bomb to rock her opponents and announce herself as the new world javelin throw champion.
Is this rising star the new Caster Semenya?
Niger’s Aminatou Seyni has stormed home to win her 200m — but it’s a victory which is sure to have the governing body squirming over the coming days, writes SCOTT GULLAN.
Denny’s Tokyo audition, Barber struggles on big stage
Rising discus star Matthew Denny has launched a monster throw to leave his mark on the discus final — but the news wasn’t quite as impressive for the darling of the Australian team.
Starc’s front row seat for ‘Freeman moment’
While the crowds have been a major disappointment at these world championships, all that could be about to change when Mutaz Essa Barshim steps out. And Aussie Brandon Starc will be in the thick of the action.
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