Aussie shatters record in Olympics statement
Australian middle distance runner Jessica Hill has smashed an athletics record, announcing herself as an Olympic medal contender.
Athletics
How ‘imposter’ became Australia’s great gold medal hope
She suffered from “imposter syndrome” after winning the world title in 2022, but Eleanor Patterson is more confident than ever she can convert her favouritism into an Olympic gold medal.
Marathoner goes viral over drinking heroics
Onlookers have been left stunned after a runner smashed out an incredible time at the London Marathon all while nailing a ridiculous challenge.
‘Holy cr**’: Aussie teen stuns world champ
An Aussie teenager has announced herself on the world stage with a staggering upset win over an Olympic legend
‘Embarrassing’: World fumes at marathon act
An investigation has been launched after an “embarrassing” detail at the finish line of the Beijing half marathon sparked uproar.
Teen freak becomes Australia’s fastest man
A teenage sensation has stormed to the crown of Australia’s fastest man, leaving Olympic semi-finalist Rohan Browning in his wake.
Everything you need to know about the 2024 Olympics
The Paris Olympics are rapidly approaching – and you’ve got many questions that need to be answered. So, here’s the complete breakdown on dates, sports, tickets and more.
Truth behind Aussie’s gold medal stunner
Needing a successful jump to continue her pursuit of gold, Aussie Nicola Olyslagers turned to a secret weapon at the indoor world titles.
Arrests in marathon runner’s chilling death
Arrests have been made following chilling claims about the shock death of marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum in Kenya.
‘Break it again’: New sprint queen’s bold call
At just 19 she’s already the fastest Aussie in history but the teen flash has a big goal as she plots an Olympic path.
World’s sexiest athlete refuses lucrative offer
Glamorous German track star Alica Schmidt says she didn’t ‘feel comfortable’ accepting an eye-popping offer.
Actual ‘fastest man in world’ to be crowned
The Enhanced Games, which will encourage athletes to use performance-enhancing drugs “out in the open” is almost a reality.
‘It’s finally here’: Teen the fastest Aussie ever
A teenager has just announced herself as an emerging force in athletics after breaking one of the sport’s most cherished records.
Meet the teenage prodigy taking Australian athletics by storm
A Ballarat sprinting sensation has put other Australian Olympic hopefuls of notice after a stunning start to 2024 with the quickest times in the country. And he’s only going to get faster.
World champion pole vaulter dead at 29
From NCAA titles to Olympic finals, the promising sportsman still had a long road ahead before he died on Wednesday at home in Kingswood, Texas.
Bol confirms first Aussie race since return
Peter Bol’s path to the Paris Olympics will now include a race in Melbourne in February.
‘Murder’: Olympian stabbed to death
Police have announced an Olympic runner has been stabbed to death in news that has rocked the athletics world.
‘I had to be all-in for this’: Aussie Olympian’s huge risk to chase gold
Tanielle Crase is a three-time national heptathlon champion, but the financial strains of chasing her Olympic dream forced the Paris hopeful out of the country and to take massive risks in the pursuit of glory on the world stage.
‘Shocked myself’: Aussie close to Olympic miracle
After leaving the Tokyo Olympics in tears after a shattering injury, an Aussie running star has gone to another exciting level.
Pistorius ‘facing revenge attack’ after release
Disgraced former Olympian Oscar Pistorius could face chilling revenge attacks from gangsters after he’s released from prison.
Big Paris milestone for Australia’s fastest man
Sprinter Rohan Browning has ticked off a key milestone ahead of a huge Olympic campaign, and he says the timing couldn’t be better.
Tributes flow as legendary Aussie coach dies
Australian athletics cult hero Michelle Jenneke is in mourning after the death of a legendary coach, which has rocked the sport.
Why China doesn’t want you to see this pic
A photo of two Chinese athletes has been censored on social media in China with one tiny detail in the photo the reason behind it all.
‘Not human’: World record obliterated
The women’s marathon world record has been absolutely obliterated in a stunning performance that left runners in awe.
Aussie giant’s big payday after record throw
Australian athletes continue to set new records on the track and now giant Matt Denny has joined in to earn a big cheque in the US.
Aussie great ‘humbled’ by stadium gesture
The Olympic stadium in Sydney will forever recognise one of Australia’s greatest Olympians after a grandstand was named in her honour.
‘Huge honour’: Aussie champ shatters 17-year record
Australia’s Stewart McSweyn has shattered a 17-year-old national record at the Diamond League meeting in Brussels on Saturday morning AEST.
Script flipped after ‘shameful’ medal furore
Aussie Nina Kennedy has responded with a victory of sheer class following the “shameful” world championships medal furore.
TV host blasts ‘ignorant’ world champion
ESPN host Stephen A. Smith has blasted four-time world champion Noah Lyles over his controversial comments about the NBA.
‘Wild’: Aussies achieve world first
The field events at the world championships have proved bountiful for Australia, including a historic first.
American slams US ‘world champions’
American sprint king Noah Lyles has called out US sports over two words which cheapen his World Athletics Championships achievements.
Heartwarming scenes after finish line act
Racing at the World Athletics Championships is one of the pinnacles of an athlete’s life but a pair of walkers have just ticked off another life goal.
Hurdles great’s emphatic message to ‘disaster’ hunters
After storming to an incredible third 400m hurdles world title, athletics great Karsten Warholm had a message for those cheering for a “disaster story”.
Stunning gesture secures epic Aussie gold
Australia has a new athletics world champion after a stunning turn of events in Budapest.
Peter Bol’s sad flop in world champs return
In his first race since being cleared of doping, Aussie Olympic hero Peter Bol struggled badly as his nightmare year continued.
100m record smashed after drugs ban
American sprinter Sha’carri Richardson has broken records in her return to the World Athletics Championships after a drug ban.
‘Never seen this’: Lunacy rocks world champs
A moment of heartbreaking drama has rocked the world athletics championships. Track legend Michael Johnson has “never seen anything like it”.
First head rolls over ‘corrupt’ 100m run
There has been a brutal response to the “truly shocking” 100m athletics scandal with legal action taken after a runner “defamed the nation”.
World can’t believe ‘truly shocking’ 100m run
A surprisingly slow 100m run at the World University Games has been labelled the slowest ever, prompting claims of corruption.
‘Exonerated’: Case closed against Aussie Olympian
An Australian Olympian is rejoicing after a lengthy investigation into a false positive drugs test was closed for good.
‘Amazing’ Aussie 17yo smashes world record
An Aussie running teen freak has smashed a host of world records in a staggering performance 12 months before the Paris Olympics.
Joseph Deng bests Peter Bol’s 800m record by 0.1
Joseph Deng has burst out of training partner Peter Bol’s shadow to become the fastest 800m runner in Australian history, setting a new Australian Record in Lyon overnight.
Aussie star returns after drug saga
After enduring the ups and downs of a positive drug test that was ruled false, Peter Bol has got back to the track.
Aussie star makes history with new record
Two Australians set new records with sizzling runs in Norway, with one etching his name in the history books.
First man to break iconic 10-sec barrier dead
The athletics world is in mourning after the first man to crack the 10-second barrier for the 100m sprint died at age 76.
‘Dirty and disgusted’: Triathlete slams race progression after death
An Aussie triathlete says a race collision that caused the death of a motorcycle rider was the most horrific thing he’s seen and says he was shocked the event was allowed to continue.
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.
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.
Peter Bol hits back at doping racism claim
The Olympian has addressed claims racism was to blame after his supposedly positive drug test result was leaked for the world to see.
‘Catastrophic’ stuff-up in Bol drugs saga
New independent testing has revealed the “catastrophic blunder” that wrongly found champion runner Peter Bol was doping.
Trans athlete eviscerates bombshell move
Australian Olympic gold medallist Ellia Green has condemned the transgender ban put into place by World Athletics this week.
World athletics’ bombshell transgender move
Transgender women will no longer be allowed to compete in female track and field events regardless of their levels of testosterone.
Star’s ‘most unsportsmanlike act in history’
A star athlete has issued a grovelling apology after he outraged the sports world at a recent athletics championship.
Star’s $500K career switch after doping saga
The Australian Olympian’s reality TV switch has been revealed – and he’s already one of the favourites to emerge victorious.
Peter Bol drops doping saga bombshell
In an explosive tell-all interview, Australian athlete Peter Bol has gone on the attack to clear his name after a drug scandal this year.
Peter Bol drops doping saga bombshell
In an explosive tell-all interview, Australian athlete Peter Bol has gone on the attack to clear his name after a drug scandal this year.
Aussie teen blows athletics world away
An Australian teenager has entered the record books and put the athletics world on notice in a truly jaw-dropping display.
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.
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.
Athletics boss defends Bol treatment
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe says “there are some balances” behind Peter Bol’s initial test result going public.
‘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.
‘It’s a disgrace’: Bol’s lawyer goes nuclear
Peter Bol’s lawyer has torn shreds through Sport Integrity Australia, questioning why his positive sample was made public.
Bombshell finding in Aussie’s doping case
A shocking new development in the Peter Bol doping saga has unfolded, with the 800m star releasing a statement today.
Shock twist as star’s drug ‘nightmare’ over
After a positive drugs test late last year, Australian star Peter Bol’s running ban has been lifted.
‘I’m innocent’: Aussie star fails drug test
Australian athletics star Peter Bol, who rose to prominence at the Tokyo Olympics, has tested positive to a performance enhancing substance.
Mystery over Usain Bolt’s missing millions
Jamaican financial authorities are investigating reports athletics legend Usain Bolt may have lost millions to fraud.
World’s fastest man to race in Australia
Australian sprint star Rohan Browning will face off with the fastest man in the world in Australia.
Olympic champ’s wild photo after plane crash
Two-time Olympic champion David Rudisha might want to run out to get a lottery ticket after once again dodging death.
‘Got it’: Aussies shatter records on historic day
Two Australian runners in two different parts of the world broke longstanding records in a mammoth day for athletics.
Pittman shares family ‘heartbreak’
Former Olympian Jana Pittman has opened up on a ‘heartbreaking’ moment from the birth of her twins earlier this year.
‘Sexiest athlete’ joins exclusive $1b club
2022 just keeps getting better for athletics sensation Alica Schmidt who has taken to Instagram to share some very happy news.
The most inspirational Aussie of all time
She was told she’d never walk again but this youngster continues to defy the odds and is smashing records on her way.
‘Huge relief’: Aussie star’s rare feat
It’s been a banner year for Australian athletes and another high mark has been achieved in Vienna.
‘World’s sexiest athlete’ comes crashing down
Alica Schmidt, dubbed the “world’s sexiest athlete”, has been dealt a crushing reality check after being blown off the track.
Runner’s dreams crushed by his own penis
A furious athlete has lashed out after his privates were exposed in the middle of a race where he dropped to dead last. WARNING: Explicit content.
Aussie teen sprint freak stuns at worlds
Australia’s sprint stocks are looking healthy after one of the nation’s quickest teenagers shocked the world at the under-20s world champs.
Aussies rocked as world champ tests positive
An Aussie world champion is set to become a guinea pig for the Commonwealth Games’ controversial Covid policy after testing positive.
Awesome Aussies to take the world by storm
Australia is expected to break records with an insane gold rush at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games — but some will be bigger than the rest.
Truth about Europe’s most ‘boring’ city
One photo says it all about what is really happening at the Commonwealth Games and the sights you’re not supposed to see.
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