LONDON — The London Athletics Meet lit up the Diamond League calendar with a wave of record-breaking performances on Saturday, as athletes tore through the UK’s all-comers’ lists with historic flair. Leading the charge was Lithuania’s Mykolas Alekna, who unleashed a colossal 71.70m throw in the discus — the longest...
LONDON — On a day when the world’s fastest descended on the London Stadium, Jess Hull stood tall among giants. The Australian middle-distance star broke her own national and Oceanian mile record, clocking a superb 4:13.68 to claim second place at the London Diamond League on Saturday. It was a...
MONACO — Beneath the twilight canopy of Stade Louis II, the world’s finest track athletes converged for a night of high-stakes brilliance at the Monaco Diamond League. What unfolded was not just a meet — but a masterclass in resilience, renewal, and raw speed. From Noah Lyles’ authoritative return...
This weeks episode is sponsored by Precision Fuel & Hydration, their free online planner has you covered! It calculates exactly how much carb, sodium, and fluid you need to smash your goals. Listen to the show for an exclusive discount. Brad makes a call on pacing as he manages himself. Julian does his own lactate...
Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon lowered her own 1500m world record to 3:48.68 at the 2025 Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon, improving on her previous mark of 3:49.04 set in Paris in 2024. The reigning Olympic champion used her trademark finishing kick to pull away from Ethiopia’s Diribe Welteji and Australia’s...
When the gun went off at sunrise, the Western States 100 men’s field took off in a tight pack, showing few hints of the drama to come. By the time they crested the first ridge, 29-year-old Caleb Olson had already signaled his intent. He pushed the pace through the...
This weeks episode is sponsored by Precision Fuel & Hydration, their free online planner has you covered! It calculates exactly how much carb, sodium, and fluid you need to smash your goals. Listen to the show for an exclusive discount. Izzi Batt-Doyle joins in from her training camp in Font Romeu to recap her...
(Sydney, 27 June 2025) The TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS has today unveiled its elite women’s field, with the 2025 edition of the race set to feature the strongest lineup of international and domestic female marathoners ever assembled on Australian soil. Leading the charge is four-time Olympic medallist, and...
Faith Kipyegon’s bid to crack the four-minute mile barrier came up just short in Paris on June 26, 2025. Lining up at Stade Charléty in front of a supportive crowd and backed by cutting-edge Nike super shoes, an aerodynamic skinsuit and a rotating cast of 13 elite pacemakers, the...
Article via Tarkine Athletics In the realm of ultra-distance running, raw speed is but one variable. Endurance events, especially the Backyard Ultra format, push athletes beyond conventional limits, turning rest strategies and consistency into critical determinants of success. Phil Gore’s record-breaking 119-loop feat (approx. ~800 km) serves as a perfect...
