Times are of some significance in popular culture. After midnight is when “we let it all hang out” – according to J.J. Cale, at least. In myriad ditties the dawn heralds the beginning of a new day.
In our RT Snap Q&A series, we’ve had the privilege of interviewing some of the world’s best runners, delving into their extraordinary journeys, celebrating their achievements, and exploring the unwavering dedication that defines their careers.
Jesse Hunt
Born July 28, 1998
Nationality: Australian
Middle-distance runner
Jesse trained at the University of...
Lima, Peru; 29 August, 2024 - Inspired by Olympic champion Nina Kennedy, South Australian pole vaulter Tryphena Hewett has secured Australia’s fourth medal at the 2024 World Athletics Under 20 Championships with a breakthrough bronze as Olympic semi-finalists Torrie Lewis, Peyton Craig and Claudia Hollingsworth bolted to victories in their respective semi-finals.
A disturbing image it is, though I have no personal knowledge I hasten to add. But let me take you back to those early 20th century days. The Hobart Harriers and New Town Harriers had just been formed in the capital. Launceston Harriers quickly followed an early example of anything that happens in the south of Tasmania is quickly replicated in the north. And vice versa.
Australia’s Delta Amidzovski has leapt into the history books at the 2024 World Athletics Under 20 Championships in Lima, securing gold and the nation’s first global women’s long jump medal at the Under 20 level or above, while Marley Raikiwasa launched to bronze in the Discus Throw on Day Two.
A shoe built for heavenly mile after mile of plushness, the Autopilot is Tarkine's first ever high-stack road shoe. It is in direct competition with the giants such as the ASICS Novablast, Nike Invincible, HOKA Clifton and New Balance More.
Olympic 5000m champion Beatrice Chebet, former 800m Wanda Diamond League champion Mary Moraa, and 400m hurdles silver medallist Karsten Warholm are set to showcase their talents at the upcoming Weltklasse Zurich meet, the second-to-last event in this year’s Wanda Diamond League series.
Timing a return to post-Olympic competition is somewhat analogous to Goldilocks’ porridge: too early for some, too late for others, just right for some other ‘others’
For a few, it was just too much to contemplate.
In a famous case before the Australian High Court Justice Lionel Murphy, in arguing that the conviction of an indigenous activist should be overturned, wrote: “Mr Neal is entitled to be an agitator.”
Patrick Tiernan's journey as an athlete began in Queensland, Australia, where he discovered his talent for distance running. He gained prominence at Villanova University, winning the 2016 NCAA Cross Country Championship. Tiernan set a national record by finishing the Chevron Houston Marathon in 2:07:45, becoming the fastest Australian in an Olympic marathon. Recently, he clocked 2:10:34 in Paris, further solidifying his status as Australia's fastest marathoner at the Olympic Games.
