Live Feed: Most recent post up top. Keep refreshing as this page is updated constantly as the Aussies perform and people tweet, post etc… Hopefully, you’re watching on TV, but this is a good way to keep up to date with everything Rio athletics, Aussie style from social media throughout the competition. The session preview is down the bottom of the page. We’re covering every #athletics session throughout the #rio2106 games. Enjoy!
Immense pride in the efforts by all 3 of our boys! Our shout ? https://t.co/ReBd5T5AOs
— 〽️ossy and Robbo (@MossyandRobbo) August 21, 2016
That's one way to make your finish a memorable one. Well played @runmeb #Rio2016 #Athletics https://t.co/zZ3mztbRwM https://t.co/N9pjQXoUuh
— 7Olympics (@7olympics) August 21, 2016
'Thankyou for representing Australia & our amazing country' Thankyou Rishona ❤ Rouse Hill Public School NSW #OneTeam pic.twitter.com/hTK5ZEdkea
— Melissa Breen (@Melissa_Breen) August 21, 2016
Meb Keflezighi slipped as he was crossing the men's marathon finish line and played it off with PUSH-UPS! pic.twitter.com/7GXwohRncf
— NBC Olympics (@NBCOlympics) August 21, 2016
Love the scenes at the end of the marathon. Bruno of #ARG cramping badly, side-shuffles last 500m to 137th https://t.co/W5dktUehcX
— Ross Tucker (@Scienceofsport) August 21, 2016
Congratulations Liam Adams, @MShelley42km and @scottwestcott1 for giving it their all in #Rio2016 #marathon pic.twitter.com/xpLm7HcKFB
— RunnersTribe.com (@runnerstribe) August 21, 2016
Congrats to all 3 @AthsAust marathoners Liam Adams, @MShelley42km @scottwestcott1 today @Rio2016_en. You represented us proudly!
— Lee Troop (@runtroopy) August 21, 2016
Third Aussie in! Congrats to @scottwestcott1 finishes in 81st on his Olympic debut 2:22:19 ?? pic.twitter.com/9WjUBsYaJW
— Athletics Australia (@AthsAust) August 21, 2016
Aussie @MShelley42km finishes the #marathon in 47th in 2:18:06 having given it his all pic.twitter.com/IPCFNFdASc
— Athletics Australia (@AthsAust) August 21, 2016
With a little stumble in the puddles & a smile on his dial, Liam Adams finishes the #marathon in 31st place 2:16:12 pic.twitter.com/Z0mcboQCKy
— Athletics Australia (@AthsAust) August 21, 2016
@runmeb Always Stays Classy #Rio2016 #whatalegend pic.twitter.com/0uApuvTKPa
— RunnersTribe.com (@runnerstribe) August 21, 2016
#Rio2016 #marathon@EliudKipchoge 2:08:44
Feyisa Lilesa 2:09:54@G_Rupp 2:10:05 PB pic.twitter.com/9iglNUvytl— RunnersTribe.com (@runnerstribe) August 21, 2016
#Rio2016 #marathon@EliudKipchoge 2:08:44
Feyisa Lilesa 2:09:54@G_Rupp 2:10:05 PB pic.twitter.com/9iglNUvytl— RunnersTribe.com (@runnerstribe) August 21, 2016
One man, out on his own. Kipchoge #KEN peerless in winning #Rio2016 #Marathon #Gold https://t.co/zZ3mztbRwM https://t.co/oNUscxNkui
— 7Olympics (@7olympics) August 21, 2016
@EliudKipchoge wins the #Rio2016 marathon in 2:08:44! pic.twitter.com/56xeT0TtxB
— RunnersTribe.com (@runnerstribe) August 21, 2016
Kipchoge #KEN has played this to perfection.#Rio2016 Men's #Marathon live on 7mate & https://t.co/zZ3mztbRwM https://t.co/IzPMQI5Fyz
— 7Olympics (@7olympics) August 21, 2016
Galen closing in on Silver! #Rio2016 7 sec gap now
— FloTrack (@FloTrack) August 21, 2016
@EliudKipchoge now on 2.09:07 thru 40k another kick down from 2.09:48 at 35k
— Rob de Castella (@deek207) August 21, 2016
40km #Rio2016 #KEN Kipchoge 2:02:24#ETH Lelisa 2:03:00#USA Rupp 2:03:12
— Chris Nickinson (@chrisnickinson) August 21, 2016
2:02:24 for Kipchoge at 40km. Lelisa is looking back to see if Rupp is gaining, he saw his lead at the last tu #Olympics #Rio2016 #Athletics
— IAAF (@iaaforg) August 21, 2016
Lelia 36 seconds back of Kipchoge. Galen Rupp still 12 seconds behind for silver. #Rio2016
— Chris Chavez (@ChrisChavezSI) August 21, 2016
Aussies through 35km #marathon #Rio2016 @scottwestcott1 @MShelley42km #liamadams pic.twitter.com/GNYTiuM1zk
— RunnersTribe.com (@runnerstribe) August 21, 2016
Rupp will struggle to hang on for 3rd, learning what a marathon is all about. Needs to lose the hat!
— Steve Moneghetti (@steve_mona) August 21, 2016
Kipchoge has 50 meters on Lelisa, who has same on Rupp, and Kiprotich and Korir chasing Rupp, Kipchoge has 10 on… https://t.co/EsGuBwz5q4
— RunBlogRun (@RunBlogRun) August 21, 2016
Finale of Men's Marathon live now on 7mate & https://t.co/zZ3mztbRwM #Athletics #7Olympipcs https://t.co/QpvyNqWqgH
— 7Olympics (@7olympics) August 21, 2016
Splits through 35km.@EliudKipchoge has taken off now! All the way the home?#Rio2016 #Olympics #marathon pic.twitter.com/0dmzeFSnQq
— RunnersTribe.com (@runnerstribe) August 21, 2016
The marathon is a war that can humble the best.
Tesfaye Abera, #ETH#Rio2016 #Olympics #Athletics #marathon pic.twitter.com/WrxVl4XQRH
— Josh Cox (@JoshCox) August 21, 2016
Eliud Kipchoge is pushing, Galen Rupp is floating, Lelisa is hanging on for dear life, #rio2016
— RunBlogRun (@RunBlogRun) August 21, 2016
When you catch the Marathon leader's hat during the race #Rio2016 @ryanmfenton @JackSBR1 pic.twitter.com/BctZSxnhDF
— Travis Miller (@ttmill) August 21, 2016
When you catch the Marathon leader's hat during the race #Rio2016 @ryanmfenton @JackSBR1 pic.twitter.com/BctZSxnhDF
— Travis Miller (@ttmill) August 21, 2016
Aussie splits through 30km #marathon #rio2016 @scottwestcott1 @MShelley42km #liamadams pic.twitter.com/IHHM2GH5PY
— RunnersTribe.com (@runnerstribe) August 21, 2016
C'MON MAN! Berhanu #ETH getting rattled in #Rio2016 Men's #Marathon
Watch live: 7 & https://t.co/zZ3mztbRwM https://t.co/cttNsQ9OV9— 7Olympics (@7olympics) August 21, 2016
Leaders at the 30km of #marathon – on 2:11 pace so the tempo has quickened pic.twitter.com/H8dxq22tZS
— Athletics Australia (@AthsAust) August 21, 2016
Liam Adams 44th. Going well. pic.twitter.com/3g1unMdxWa
— RunnersTribe.com (@runnerstribe) August 21, 2016
At 30K it's 1:33:15, group of Rupp, Kipchoge, Berhanu, Lilesa, Biwott, Ozbilen. #Rio2016
— RW Advanced (@RWAdvanced) August 21, 2016
No one is coming back Bruce, Kipchoge & Rupp looking better by the km.
— Steve Moneghetti (@steve_mona) August 21, 2016
The move has been made & the huge lead pack becomes a smaller pack without the world & Olympic champ ??#marathon
— Athletics Australia (@AthsAust) August 21, 2016
Rio Temp at 1hr 30min up to 26*C – humidity drops to 72%
— Rob de Castella (@deek207) August 21, 2016
Jared Ward falls off the lead pack of runners as we’re down to about 12 in the front including Galen Rupp. #Rio2016
— Chris Chavez (@ChrisChavezSI) August 21, 2016
Bekele #BRN who was having problems with his shoelaces, appears to be out now. #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/noIDTn6J62
— FloTrack (@FloTrack) August 21, 2016
Huge pack will be busted up in next 5k I reckon.
— Rob de Castella (@deek207) August 21, 2016
Marathon starts at 30k – wait and see what happens in next 5k!
— Rob de Castella (@deek207) August 21, 2016
Tesfaye Abeye, ETH, stopped, walked off course about 23k, sat down and stared at his shoes. I am no doctor, but he is out of race, #rio2016
— RunBlogRun (@RunBlogRun) August 21, 2016
@AthsAust @deek207 I hate wearing a hat when I race, holds the heat in & just feels tight on my head. Must know something I don't….Deek?
— Steve Moneghetti (@steve_mona) August 21, 2016
2️⃣5️⃣km: 1:18.12 for lead go. Adams 65th 1:19.48, Shelley 85th 1:20.51, Westcott 111th 1:21.52#OneTeam #marathon
— Athletics Australia (@AthsAust) August 21, 2016
Aussie splits through halfway #marathon #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/t6ms0SLEid
— RunnersTribe.com (@runnerstribe) August 21, 2016
Rupp looking good & relaxed, but concerned about the 10k in his legs over the last 5k..
— Rob de Castella (@deek207) August 21, 2016
@runmeb down but not out. Fighting hard pic.twitter.com/HIUGNIeUEF
— RunnersTribe.com (@runnerstribe) August 21, 2016
#GreatScott through the Fernleigh 15K 49:03 #Marathon pic.twitter.com/IFCDKlodfQ
— ▶️ Dave Robbo (@mrdaverobbo) August 21, 2016
Aussie splits through 20km #marathon #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/xxsPxJepGp
— RunnersTribe.com (@runnerstribe) August 21, 2016
Aussie splits through 20km #marathon #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/xxsPxJepGp
— RunnersTribe.com (@runnerstribe) August 21, 2016
Aussie splits through 20km #marathon #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/xxsPxJepGp
— RunnersTribe.com (@runnerstribe) August 21, 2016
155 official starters today, is largest Olympic marathon ever, #rio2016
— RunBlogRun (@RunBlogRun) August 21, 2016
#Rio2016 Marathon
Scottish weather, Scottish leader
— SPIKES (@spikesmag) August 21, 2016
Curious on @iaaforg rules in regards to fluid tables as only fluids/ gels allowed & wonder what hats fall under?
— Lee Troop (@runtroopy) August 21, 2016
Great team overview from head coach Craig Hilliard. "The future's looking bright."
28 athletes reached top 16
9 of them under 25yrs of age— Athletics Australia (@AthsAust) August 21, 2016
#Marathon | @MShelley42km through 15K 48:26 and narrowly misses copping a sign on the head! @spikesmag pic.twitter.com/5OwSx0tugR
— ▶️ Dave Robbo (@mrdaverobbo) August 21, 2016
@runmeb has dumped hit hat, @G_Rupp, Hawkins leads, looks humid, #rio2016
— RunBlogRun (@RunBlogRun) August 21, 2016
Liam Adams first of the Aussies through 15K 47:45 77th #Marathon pic.twitter.com/W2weyq5B4X
— ▶️ Dave Robbo (@mrdaverobbo) August 21, 2016
Awesome! https://t.co/EHTFPMS2Iy
— RunnersTribe.com (@runnerstribe) August 21, 2016
Aussie Splits through 15km @MShelley42km @scottwestcott1 #liamadams #rio2016 pic.twitter.com/cIR9AR8eQz
— RunnersTribe.com (@runnerstribe) August 21, 2016
Spread across street, Bekele, Bahrain, with Wesley Korir, 15k in 46:36, #rio2016
— RunBlogRun (@RunBlogRun) August 21, 2016
Meucci #ITA having problems at the 12km mark.#Rio2016 Men's #Marathon live on 7 & https://t.co/zZ3mztbRwM https://t.co/ir92rKziqc
— 7Olympics (@7olympics) August 21, 2016
. @RunBlogRun @runnerstribe @runmeb Valuable insights
— Brynn Darby (@BrynnDarby) August 21, 2016
Pretty sure Pacheco from Peru just threw up and didn't change facial expression
— Pat Price (@WritingAboutRun) August 21, 2016
Very humid & warm 22* – reckon it'll take a toll over last 10k, even though it's not fast.
— Rob de Castella (@deek207) August 21, 2016
@runmeb running in lead, used sponge, 38:27 into race, #rio2016
— RunBlogRun (@RunBlogRun) August 21, 2016
#Marathon fan update… pic.twitter.com/XLbAQGSbnA
— 〽️ossy and Robbo (@MossyandRobbo) August 21, 2016
See 2014 Commonwealth Marathon champ Mike Shelly in chasing pack, #rio2016
— RunBlogRun (@RunBlogRun) August 21, 2016
Aussie 10km splits #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/JZAZ78EJeP
— RunnersTribe.com (@runnerstribe) August 21, 2016
Let's go @MShelley42km 16:10 through 5km. Looking good #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/dQmdhxtRJX
— RunnersTribe.com (@runnerstribe) August 21, 2016
@Culbert_Report Talking history as the runners are making history.
— Steve Moneghetti (@steve_mona) August 21, 2016
Aussie's 5km Split #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/y0GQMbQDzt
— RunnersTribe.com (@runnerstribe) August 21, 2016
@David_Tarbotton @AthsAust fabulous piece David. It has been wonderful to watch so many competitive Aussies in the track and field this week
— Sub Down (@Subdownunder) August 21, 2016
6.7k into race, 21:01, big pack, little change, #rio2016
— RunBlogRun (@RunBlogRun) August 21, 2016
Perfect opportunity to use split screen here….
— Pat Price (@WritingAboutRun) August 21, 2016
5️⃣km: Early days… lead pack 15:31, Adams 87th 15:49, Shelley 117th 16:10, Westcott 138th 16:24#OneTeam #marathon
— Athletics Australia (@AthsAust) August 21, 2016
Leaders thru 5k 2.10.57 pace
— Rob de Castella (@deek207) August 21, 2016
Spotted Liam Adams 4.5km into the men's #Olympics #marathon pic.twitter.com/W1E9fr8szf
— RunnersTribe.com (@runnerstribe) August 21, 2016
It really is a technical course, with all of the turns, #rio2016
— RunBlogRun (@RunBlogRun) August 21, 2016
2.2 k in 7:00, rain is coming down, see Lilesa, Rupp, Kipchoge, #rio2016
— RunBlogRun (@RunBlogRun) August 21, 2016
4:54 at 1.6k, #rio2016
— RunBlogRun (@RunBlogRun) August 21, 2016
#Marathon start pic.twitter.com/d19dxgNzOf
— ▶️ Dave Robbo (@mrdaverobbo) August 21, 2016
Westcott & Shelley in picture, Liam also in there pic.twitter.com/f7Aw6n5A0s
— ▶️ Dave Robbo (@mrdaverobbo) August 21, 2016
LIVE on 7 & https://t.co/zZ3mztbRwM: Men's #Marathon begins. Let's go Liam Adams, @MShelley42km & @scottwestcott1!
https://t.co/J8Uquhnlfe— 7Olympics (@7olympics) August 21, 2016
2:56 for the first kilometer. USA’s Galen Rupp toward the front of the pack behind Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge. Lots of racing to go. #Rio2016
— Chris Chavez (@ChrisChavezSI) August 21, 2016
And they're off and racing #Rio2016 #marathon pic.twitter.com/Ai9YghfIfc
— RunnersTribe.com (@runnerstribe) August 21, 2016
UP NEXT: Liam Adams on the roads of Rio in the final #athletics event, the men's marathon#OneTeam #7Olympics pic.twitter.com/cUHddmOoR7
— Athletics Australia (@AthsAust) August 21, 2016
UP NEXT: Queenslander & Commonwealth Games champ @MShelley42km in the men's marathon#OneTeam #7Olympics pic.twitter.com/9xJd7SlxEG
— Athletics Australia (@AthsAust) August 21, 2016
UP NEXT: @scottwestcott1 runs the men's marathon in his Olympic debut, aged 40.#OneTeam #7Olympics pic.twitter.com/PUWrgTRrfp
— Athletics Australia (@AthsAust) August 21, 2016
AUSSIE, AUSSIE, AUSSIE! ???????? #AUS #Marathon #Athletics pic.twitter.com/s3oMIJ2C42
— 〽️ossy and Robbo (@MossyandRobbo) August 21, 2016
Here's your line up for the #AUS Men's #Marathon team! 1 returns, 2 on debut. Let's go boys ?????? pic.twitter.com/C5n8ryfDze
— ▶️ Dave Robbo (@mrdaverobbo) August 21, 2016
DON'T MISS: 3 Aussies will lead Australia’s charge on the roads of Rio on the final day of competition.#OneTeam pic.twitter.com/Ulxo2FmmBs
— Athletics Australia (@AthsAust) August 21, 2016
Setting the scene on #MarathonDay#GreatScott @fisiocremaust @sportslinkint pic.twitter.com/1BgM1iuCjl
— 〽️ossy and Robbo (@MossyandRobbo) August 21, 2016
Atta boy https://t.co/4LjjSbpqAF
— 〽️ossy and Robbo (@MossyandRobbo) August 21, 2016
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