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Written by RT Johno Jessica Hull has cemented her status as one of the most consistently brilliant middle distance runners on the planet, claiming silver in the women's 1500 metres at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Toruń, Poland, while simultaneously etching her name into the record books with a...
Six months after hobbling off a Tokyo track on crutches, Josh Kerr stood atop the global podium once more — reclaiming his 3000m world indoor title in Poland with a performance as emotionally charged as it was tactically commanding.
Nicola Olyslagers produced a display of championship character in Toruń, equalling her indoor personal best to share silver with two others in one of the most extraordinary high jump competitions in world championship history.
At 21 years old, Jordan Anthony stepped onto the global stage for the first time at the World Athletics Indoor Championships and walked away with gold — running a world-leading 6.41 to announce himself as the next great American sprinter.
The definitive ranking of the 10 best trail running shoes of 2026, from the sustainable supercritical foam innovation of the Tarkine Giants to race day weapons from HOKA and Salomon. Tested, researched and ranked.
Jim Walmsley's journey from Air Force discharge and depression to becoming the greatest American ultrarunner of his generation. A four time Western States champion, UTMB winner, and former 50 mile world record holder, Walmsley found salvation in the sport that now defines him.
Eliud Kipchoge has announced the Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival as the third stop on his seven continent world tour. The two time Olympic marathon champion and sub two hour barrier breaker returns to Australia in October 2026, bringing the greatest marathon career in history to the MCG finish line.
The complete history of the Leonora Golden Gift Elite Mile, Australia's richest outback footrace. From its origins in a Goldfields pub in 2002, through Stewart McSweyn's course record and Peter Bol's 2025 triumph, discover how a tiny Western Australian mining town became the spiritual home of Australian street miling.
Melbourne, Australia; 4 March 2026 - Featuring one of the hottest names in global athletics, an unapologetic defending champion and a new challenger faster than them both – the Peter Norman Memorial 200m at the 2026 Maurie Plant Meet – Melbourne has all the makings of a classic. Australian 200m record...
For three years, fans have been begging for it. The two best female ultrarunners on the planet, racing the same race, on the same day, at the same time. Not splitting up the calendar. Not trading course records from a distance. Actually competing. It's happening. July 10, 2026. Silverton, Colorado....