Stockholm, Sweden; 2 June 2024 - A blockbuster weekend of Diamond League action has been capped off with two podium performances by Australians in Stockholm, as discus giant Matthew Denny and middle-distance star Georgia Griffith continued their strong international campaigns.
Oslo, Norway; 30 May 2024 - Australia’s premier track and field athletes have claimed no less than four podium finishes at the renown Bislett Games in Norway, with middle distance star Georgia Griffith stealing the show with a golden finish and an area record at the Oslo leg of the Diamond League.
Kenyan marathon runner Josephine Chepkoech has been handed a seven-year ban by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) following her second doping violation. This suspension marks a significant setback in her athletic career, particularly as it comes shortly after a series of notable performances.
Thiago Braz, the gold medalist in pole vaulting from the 2016 Rio Olympics, has been banned for 16 months by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for violating anti-doping regulations. Braz tested positive for ostarine, a substance that mimics the effects of testosterone and is prohibited for human consumption worldwide.
Veteran marathon runner Lisa Weightman has decided not to pursue her final appeal regarding the contentious selection process for the Paris 2024 women's marathon team. This decision solidifies the Australian Olympic marathon team, comprising Sinead Diver, Genevieve Gregson, and Jessica Stenson.
Australia’s richest mile, the Leonora Golden Gift (June 1-2)
*Still updating
Location: Leonora, WA
Prize Money
1st - $7,500.00 + Gold nugget ($2,400+)
2nd -$4,500.00
3rd - $2,500.00
4th - $1,700.00
5th - $1,250.00
6th - $1,000.00
7th - $650.00
8th - $350.00
Heats
Saturday 1/05/24 heats will be confirmed 31/05/24. There will be 2 heats for men and women. The top...
In a breathtaking turn of events, the 10,000m world record was shattered by Beatrice Chebet, an athlete who initially had no plans to break it. Clocking in at 28:54.14, Chebet not only set a new world record but also became the first woman to run under 29 minutes on the track. This astonishing feat unfolded on May 25th at the Prefontaine Classic, part of the Wanda Diamond League meeting, held at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.
Eugene, Oregon; 25 May 2024 - Australia has continued to assert itself as a middle distance nation, with Olympic finalist Jessica Hull shattering the national 1500m record to land on the Diamond League podium, while Commonwealth champion Oli Hoare returns to world class form with his first Paris 2024 qualifier at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene.
In a stunning display of athleticism, Great Britain’s Josh Kerr claimed victory in the Bowerman Mile at the 2024 Diamond League Prefontaine Classic, outpacing Norway's reigning champion, Jakob Ingebrigtsen, before a near-capacity crowd. Dubbed the "mile of the century," this race lived up to its billing as Kerr surged ahead with 600 meters to go, maintaining his lead to finish in a record-breaking 3:45.34.
In a groundbreaking move, the NCAA and the five largest college athletic conferences have reached a historic settlement, agreeing to pay $2.7 billion to student-athletes. The settlement, which affects over 14,000 athletes who played between 2016 and 2020, marks a major shift in the landscape of college sports. If approved by a California court, this agreement will not only compensate athletes for past financial losses but also implement a revenue-sharing plan that guarantees athletes a share of the money their schools earn from media rights and ticket sales.
