‘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.
Athletics
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.
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.
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