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Brandon Starc has continued his stellar form, this time by equaling the Australian high jump record of 2.36m on his way to winning in Germany. He now stands alongside the legendary Tim Forsyth who set the original record in 1997. Starc recently jumped a personal best on his way to winning the...
Kenya’s world 800m bronze medalist, Kipyegon Bett, has tested positive for the banned blood booster erythropoeitin (EPO). He is facing a possible 4-year ban. AK executive committee member, Barnabas Korir, said the body received notification from the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) on Thursday that the 20-year-old had submitted a positive...
Victoria's Andrew Buchanan and Madeline Hills have won the open Australian Cross Country Championships at Maleny Golf Club on the Sunshine Coast. Andrew Buchanan defends his national cross country title on the Sunshine Coast from SA's Riley Cocks and NSW's Ed Goddard.#thisisathletics pic.twitter.com/VQqWUL904B — Athletics Australia (@AthsAust) August 25, 2018 Buchanan became...
Five-time Olympian Bernard Lagat of the United States will make his highly anticipated marathon debut at the TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 4, as the five-time world champion will join defending champion Geoffrey Kamworor of Kenya to lead a men’s professional open division that features nine...
By Paul Gains High altitude training has become a popular method of marathon preparation, so heads were turned when Australia’s Jessica Trengove decided to spend four months in Hilversum Holland - elevation 15m. The two-time Commonwealth bronze medalist expects this break with convention will help pave the way to success at...
Keitany and Virgin Money London Marathon champion Vivian Cheruiyot join 2016 TCS New York City Marathon podium finisher Molly Huddle in racing previously announced defending champion Shalane Flanagan and Boston Marathon champion Des Linden in star-studded women’s open division McFadden to challenge defending champion Manuela Schär as she goes for...
Inside Running 41: Lee Troop Brought to you by Runner's Tribe, your number one source for comprehensive running news from around the world. Brad struggles for motivation before getting into a different quarters session and makes some adjustments for the upcoming baby. Brady comes off Ballarat spacing out his sessions, and copies...
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Stewart McSweyn is now placed 9th on the World rankings for 2018 and 11th on the Australian All Time list. One Mile – Men – Promotional Events 1 McSweyn , Stewart AUS 3:54.60  2 Gregson , Ryan AUS 3:55.10 3 Chelimo , Paul USA 3:55.96 4 Kibet , Vincent KEN 3:56.17 5 Willis , Nicholas...
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“The pace was set to be very fast so I judged myself off that and wanted to run my own race." “I am so happy to get the Australian record today.” - Brittany McGowan 1000 Metres - Women - Promotional Events 1 Muir , Laura GBR 2:33.92 2 Lamote , Renelle FRA 2:34.48 3 Tracey...
On the track, the 66th running of the non-scoring Emsley Carr Mile produced an Australian victory for the first time, Stewart McSweyn sprinting past his fellow-countryman and training partner Ryan Gregson some 40m from the line to win in 3:54.60. In doing so, the 23-year-old became only the third...
                   

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