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Mark Kiptoo and Katharina Steinruck know that the Mainova Frankfurt Marathon on Sunday is the most important race of the year in pursuit of their respective goals. The Kenyan Masters world record holder and the leading woman runner among the home contingent aim to exploit the Frankfurt course, renowned...
Two time Commonwealth Games Marathon champion (2014 and 2018) Michael Shelley has announced his retirement from elite marathon running.
The Diamond League General Assembly has today agreed on 14 meetings and 1 final for the 2020 season, which includes all current meetings. Gateshead will replace Birmingham as a venue, as Birmingham’s stadium is being redeveloped for the 2022 Commonwealth Games so is not available to host the IAAF Diamond...
Burnie, Tasmania: And it was a good weekend for the Melbourne Track Club, as they took out both 10km titles over the famed Tassie course. In the women's event, Genevieve Gregson, fresh from making the Doha World Champs Steeplechase final, won a close race just beating home Emily Brichacek.
Multiple NSW and Australian junior champion, Angus Beer, has announced his commitment to the University of Missouri. The talented middle distance runner from Sydney's prestigious Trinity College announced his intentions via instagram stating:
In 2020 the Bunbury Geographe Gift is introducing a Western Australian club vs club competition, with $2,000 cash going to the club for each of the winning male and female teams that accumulate the most points. Concept: After handicaps are released, clubs will have the chance to nominate teams for the...
The International Olympic Committee has just announced it is planning to move the 2020 Tokyo Olympic women’s and men’s marathons and race walking events to the colder climate of Sapporo on Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido. The marathons for men and women are set for Aug. 2 and 9, with...
102: Jack Rayner & Brett Robinson at 1:59 This episode is sponsored by Asics, discover what’s beyond by check out ASICS’ GLIDERIDE at www.Asics.com. Julian returns home the long way around. Brad comes down with something post-hills session ahead of his parkrun “next week”. Brady comes third in the Melbourne Half Marathon. Brigid Kosgei...
This week marks the opening of the voting process for the 2019 World Athletes of the Year ahead of the World Athletics Awards 2019 in Monaco on Saturday 23 November. The IAAF is pleased to confirm a list of 11 nominees for Female World Athlete of the Year who were...
This week marks the opening of the voting process for the 2019 World Athletes of the Year ahead of the World Athletics Awards 2019 in Monaco on Saturday 23 November. The IAAF is pleased to confirm a list of 11 nominees for Male World Athlete of the Year who were...