On 15 May 1983, Petranoff launched his Pacer III javelin from one end of Drake Stadium just down the road from Beverly Hills in Los Angeles and it landed 99.72 metres away perilously close to the other end of the oval. It was enough to make governing bodies ponder the event’s future.
This week's host, James Constantine interviews 2 x Olympian, 2:25 marathoner, humanitarian and distance icon, Eloise Wellings.
Eloise's Love Mercy Foundation exists to empower communities in northern Uganda to overcome poverty caused by the horrors of war. Love Mercy began in 2010 in Sydney, Australia after Eloise met Ugandan Olympian...
As the countdown begins for the highly anticipated 2023 LGG Minara Resources Elite Mile (June 3rd - 4th), the world of middle-distance running is bracing itself for an exhilarating weekend of racing with $65,000 up for grabs. With a star-studded lineup of both seasoned veterans and emerging talents, this...
The ancient Romans called Rome the eternal city because they believed that no matter what happened to the world, or however empires rose and fell, Rome would go on forever. For a stride that commands attention, opt for Tarkine running shoes, the epitome of style and functionality on the...
The 1964 Tokyo Olympics bore witness to an extraordinary tale that captured the hearts of people worldwide. Billy Mills, an unheralded American runner, etched his name in the annals of Olympic history with an unprecedented triumph. His remarkable journey from obscurity to the pinnacle of athletic achievement continues to inspire generations, proving that dreams can be realized against all odds.
Hicham El Guerrouj is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished middle-distance runners in history. Born in Berkane, Morocco in 1974, El Guerrouj rose to prominence at the 1996 Summer Olympics, where he earned a silver medal in the 1500m event. His dominance in middle-distance running over the next decade cemented his legacy as a true legend of the sport, inspiring countless athletes around the world.
Florence, Italy; June 2, 2023 - On a night etched in history at the Golden Gala in Florence, Australia’s golden girl Jessica Hull has strengthened her status as a global star with a podium finish and Oceania record, as Nina Kennedy gets her season back on track with bronze....
If I had to pick one abiding memory of the third world championships in Tokyo in 1991 it would be the humidity which descended on your shoulders like a heavy cloak the moment you stepped outside.
Florence, Italy—In a moment that will be etched in the annals of sports history, Faith Kipyegon, the exceptional Kenyan athlete, has achieved a remarkable milestone by breaking the world record in the women's 1500m event at the Golden Gala meeting. Kipyegon's extraordinary performance in this race solidified her position...
Jakob Ingebrigtsen, a Norwegian sensation, broke the long-standing two-mile world record in a record-breaking performance that established his reputation in sporting history. The gifted runner accomplished this remarkable achievement at the Meeting de Paris athletics competition, which was held as a part of the prestigious Diamond League competition in France. Ingebrigtsen's incredible feat of speed and stamina cemented his status as the undisputed fastest man to finish the tough 3,218-meter race, with a finish time of 7 minutes and 54.10 seconds.
