Sam McEntee defeated a stacked field to win the national 5000 metres championships. He only needed to add a qualifying performance to secure automatic selection for his first Olympic Games; which he achieved in May at Stanford running 13:20.72. Runner's Tribe caught up with Sam for this Q &...
The Games have begun – at last.
All us track and field fans know that the Olympic don’t really begin until athletics starts next Friday, but sports are being contested and medals being won (including some by Australians. Hooray!).
Rio pulled off an opening ceremony which, while avoiding the financial extravagances...
Road to Rio Interview with Genevieve LaCaze: 3,000m Steeplechase & 5,000m
Genevieve LaCaze is in the form of her life, which is a result of consistent, quality training guided by her coach and Melbourne Track Club founder, Nic Bideau. Over the last two months, LaCaze has run seven consecutive personal...
A laptop and other personal possessions have been stolen from Australian athletes during an evacuation of the Olympic village in Rio.
While the village has been flanked with security guards, concerns have been raised after a laptop and clothing were stolen during a fire evacuation on Friday.
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Luke Mathews is a running revelation. His true potential is yet to be known, but to this point we've seen glimpses of greatness fueled by his dedication to training and strong natural talent. Pair that talent with one of the world's best coaches and squads, that being The Melbourne...
The countdown is on to the start of the 2016 Rio Olympics, which will commence on August 12 (men's discus qualification). The first final of the Olympics will take place at 12:10am (AEST) on August 13 - with the running of the women's 10000m, featuring our very own Eloise...
David McNeill took a big step in securing his selection for Rio 2016 by running a 10,000m qualifying time at the Payton Jordan Invite in May 2015 with a time of 27:45.01. Later that year he confirmed his selection by winning the Zatopek:10 (Australian National 10km Championship) in December....
Q: What does it mean to you to be representing Australia in your Olympic debut?
It means a lot to me. Ever since I was a kid I've dreamt about representing Australia at the Olympics and now I'm going to finally fulfill that dream. It’s the biggest race I’ve ever...
After a breakout domestic season, Jenny Blundell clocked two sensational 1500m Olympic qualifying performances in Beijing and Belgium securing her Rio selection.
Runner’s Tribe caught up with the fifth-ranked Australian all time for the 1500m (4:04.62), for this Q and A on her Road to Rio.
(Q) What does it mean...
Zoe Buckman has been selected to represent Australia for her second Olympic games in the 1500 metres.
Runner’s Tribe caught up with the 2013 World Championships 1500m metre finalist for this Q and A on her Road to Rio.
(Q) What does it mean to you to be representing Australia in...
