Written by Jaryd Clifford – Runner’s Tribe On Saturday, thousands of you will pack out Lakeside Stadium in Melbourne to witness the most anticipated Australian athletics meet of the year. With only seven years until Brisbane 2032, many of you will be treated to your first looks at some of...
World Athletics, the international governing body for track and field, has announced a significant policy change: all female athletes will be required to undergo a one-time, non-invasive genetic test to confirm their eligibility for women's competitions. This measure aims to ensure fairness and integrity within female categories by identifying...
Following his recent defeat in the International Olympic Committee (IOC) presidential election, Sebastian Coe, President of World Athletics, has reiterated his unwavering commitment to the advancement of athletics. Despite securing only eight of the 97 votes, with Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe emerging victorious, Coe displayed grace in defeat, extending...
In a case that has captivated both the athletic community and the public, Gjert Ingebrigtsen, father and former coach of Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen, stands trial in Sandnes, Norway, facing serious allegations of physical abuse against two of his seven children, Jakob and his sister Ingrid. The trial, which...
Australia has delivered its most dominant performance ever at a World Athletics Indoor Championships, setting a new national benchmark with seven medals in Nanjing, China — the highest tally in the nation’s history at the prestigious global event. The final medal, a bronze in the women’s 4x400m relay, carried historical...
Day 3 - It was an historic moment for Australia as Nicola Olyslagers and Eleanor Patterson delivered a gold-silver finish in the women’s high jump, both clearing 1.97m. The duo dominated the event, securing a 1-2 podium sweep and showcasing Australia’s exceptional strength in the discipline. Ukraine’s Yaroslava Mahuchikh...
Day 2 of the 2025 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing delivered a packed schedule of finals and standout performances across multiple events. Records were challenged, titles defended, and Australia emerged with two significant podium finishes thanks to Ky Robinson and Jessica Hull. Duplantis Hits 6.15m in Pole Vault MasterclassSweden’s...
Nike, long considered the undisputed titan of the global athletic apparel and footwear market, is facing mounting pressure as its dominance begins to show cracks. The company recently reported a 9% year-over-year revenue decline in its Q3 2025 earnings, with total revenues falling to $11.3 billion. While earnings per...
Australia’s Lachlan Kennedy delivered a blistering performance to win silver in the men’s 60m final at the World Indoor Championships in Nanjing, finishing just one hundredth of a second behind the winner in one of the closest sprint finishes of the competition. Pos Bib Country Athlete Mark Reaction Time 1 201 GBR Jeremiah AZU 6.49 =PB 0.129 2 107 AUS Lachlan KENNEDY 6.50 0.117 3 338 RSA Akani SIMBINE 6.54 0.147 4 153 CHN Zhenye XIE 6.58 SB 0.149 5 266 JAM Rohan...
World Indoor Championships, Nanjing: Champions are already being crowned on an action-packed first day of competition, with several standout performances across the board. South Korea’s Sanghyeok Yoo claimed gold in the men’s high jump, clearing 2.31m with confidence and composure, further solidifying his place among the world's elite in the...
