‘Vitriol’ caused Aussie’s 1.2km marathon act
Australia’s Sinead Diver has claimed “online vitriol” contributed to her pulling out of the Olympic marathon just a kilometre into the race.
Athletics
Olympian comes clean after giving away gold
The American defended a decision at the 2024 Paris Olympics that some have labelled ‘stupid’ after he effectively gave away guaranteed gold.
‘Embarrass Aus on world stage’: Sally hits out
As Paris 2024 draws to a close, it’s clear Australia has a huge amount of work to do to avoid embarrassment on the world stage, writes Sally Pearson.
How Jess Hull ran her way into Australian Olympic history
Fresh off becoming the only Australian woman to win an Olympic medal in the 1500m, Jess Hull’s team believes she can only get better.
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Schoolboy athletics star’s four-minute mile miracle
NSW schoolboy Cameron Myers produced an extraordinary record-breaking performance in the John Landy Mile, becoming the second youngest ever under four minutes.
‘Chicken curry vomit’: Hoare’s rookie error
Ollie Hoare confessed to an embarrassing pre-race mishap that saw him vomiting on the sidelines after running the John Landy Mile.
World’s fastest man ready to let rip
Sprint superstar Fred Kerley has told spectators to expect a staggering 200m time at Melbourne’s revamped track meet.
Bol case could spark EPO testing changes amid scrutiny
Peter Bol’s inconsistent sample results have lead to calls for a review into EPO testing, which if found to be unreliable could cast doubts over the entire anti-doping testing regime.
Concerns from Aths president after Bol war of words
Following the explosive war of words that has erupted since Peter Bol’s leaked A-sample, World Athletics’ president has weighed in.
Athletics boss defends Bol treatment
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe says “there are some balances” behind Peter Bol’s initial test result going public.
‘Just unbelievable’: Lawyer wants probe into Bol drug claims
Peter Bol’s lawyer has revealed he “begged” for results of the star athlete’s drug test not to be released and called for an investigation into the handling of the issue.
Fears racism fuelled Peter Bol scandal
Athletics Australia is being urged to work with the African community over fears race played a part in the treatment of Olympic hero Peter Bol.
‘Very emotional’: Sydney Olympic star returns to scene of great race
He was part of one of the great moments of the Sydney 2000 Olympics but it has taken Paul Tergat more than 22 years to return to the scene of one of his most extraordinary races.
‘Disgrace’: Ugly twist in Bol doping saga
Peter Bol’s lawyer has labelled Australian sporting authorities a “disgrace” for leaking the athletics star’s drug test results, as a grim theory about the timing emerges.
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