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Athletics
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Australians in sport
His Cuban rival was leading, but Gout Gout knew he had him covered, and broke a record too
He had to wait for the school holidays to make his professional racing debut in the Czech Republic, but when he did, the 17-year-old flew to a new national record.
- by Michael Gleeson
Latest
She won the most incredible gold medal of the Paris Olympics. Now she’s coming to Sydney
Dutch great Sifan Hassan claimed marathon gold just days after winning two medals on the track. She is the latest star to sign up for the Sydney Marathon.
- by Iain Payten
‘It will result in death’. But Run It Straight contestants say they’re ‘blessed’ to compete
Medical experts have laid bare the risks of the social media craze, which has already ended in tragedy. But its proponents say it’s here to stay.
- by Kayla Olaya
Kennedy breaks 10-second barrier for 100m
Lachie Kennedy has joined Patrick Johnson in running under 10 seconds for the 100m.
- by Michael Gleeson and Iain Payten
Opinion
Drugs in sport
He’s taken his reputation and trashed it. James Magnussen, what are you thinking?
The disgraceful event is the sporting equivalent of OnlyFans – there’s hype, you can make money, but you have to sell your soul, credibility and dignity for it.
- by Peter FitzSimons
‘A revolving nightmare that wouldn’t end’: The man who ran from Perth to Sydney in 35 days
English endurance athlete William Goodge on Monday became the fastest man to cross Australia on foot. But the record came at a terrible physical and psychological cost.
- by Kayla Olaya
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