Aussie star’s small slice of 1500m history in Tuscany
Australia’s golden girl Jessica Hull finished on the podium in a in a historic 1500m race with Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon, who became the first woman to break the 3.50 minute barrier.
Athletics
Hull smashes Australian mark in record-breaking 1500m
Australia’s Jessica Hull was a part of history in the Diamond League, breaking the Australian record while also witnessing the first sub-3:50 time ever in the women’s 1500m.
Bol still in dark as drug scandal fallout takes huge toll
Despite being cleared to return to the track, Sport Integrity Australia is yet to interview Peter Bol, as the investigation into an irregular drug test continues to weigh on him.
Tragedy as gold medallist found dead at 32
Police have found the body of a 32-year-old Olympics champion, leaving the sporting world in absolute devastation.
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Thompson snaps Fraser-Pryce 100m stranglehold
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Leaping Lapierre’s taste for gold
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