Marina Arzamasova, the former 800 metres world champion of Belarus has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for a banned substance, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said on Tuesday.
"The AIU confirms a provisional suspension against Belarusian middle-distance runner Marina Arzamasova for a violation of the IAAF Anti-Doping Rules," it...
Athletics Australia Chief Executive Officer, Phil Jones, has spoken firmly in the wake of the release of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Independent Commission Report.
“The contents of the WADA Independent Commission Report into allegations of doping in athletics is disturbing and Athletics Australia welcome the swift response by the...
New York City, March 17: At the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon, Karoline Bjerkeli Grøvdal of Norway and Abel Kipchumba of Kenya triumphed on a chilly and difficult morning, finishing in impressive times of 1:09:09 and 1:00:25, respectively. Experienced European Athletics cross-country champion Grøvdal made history by becoming the first female winner from Europe since 2010. Meanwhile, Kenya's dominance in the event was further enhanced by Kipchumba, who won the B.A.A. Half-Marathon last November, making history by becoming the ninth male champion in 17 years. Each athlete received a well-earned $20,000 award.
20th Annual Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational Track and Field Meeting
Event Details
Venue: Cobb Track and Angell Field, Stanford, California USA.
Date: Sunday, 1st May (Monday, 2nd May AEST) - Main Events commence at 11:00am (AEST)
Australians Entered (16):
Men's 1500m: Jordan Gusman, Josh Wright, Hugh Nicklason (Section 1: 12:46pm and Section 2: 12:40pm)
Men's...
On a rainy and windy day in Gateshead, England, Olli Hoare has cemented his bid for selection in the 1500m for the Tokyo Olympics by finishing second at the Gateshead Diamond League. Hoare beat home fellow Australians Stewart McSweyn, Matthew Ramsden and Ryan Gregson. It will take something spectacular from Ramsden, or perhaps Rorey Hunter, for Hoare to be denied a crack at his first Olympics.
Gabriella Rooker is an elite marathoner with outstanding results in competitive conditions. The 37-year-old started her journey as a competitive gymnast, a sport that taught her discipline and resilience from a young age. Gabriella’s gift soon became clear when she took up running. She was still new to the...
Video: 2017 Carlsbad 5000 Men's Race - Australia's Sam McEntee finishes 3rd
Video via Competitor.com
Results
1 Dejen Gebremeskel 13:27
2 Paul Chelimo 13:47
3 Sam McEntee 13:51
4 Andy Vernon 13:53
5 Stewart McSweyn 13:53
6 Jack Rayner 13:59
7 Collis Birmingham 14:00
8 Haron Lagat 14:11
9 Will Leer 14:14
10 Jesper Van De Wielan 14:16
Catriona Bisset has broken her own Australian 800m record, clocking 1:58.09 in Poland. Her time is the third fastest in the world this year. Bisset is now widely considered a serious threat for a podium finish at the Tokyo Olympics.
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-Brad returns from his camping trip as his body feels his...
Tom Walsh and Jacko Gill both automatically qualified for the final of the shot put with their first round attempts in the qualification groups at the 2017 IAAF World Championships.
Walsh was out to a season’s best of 22.14m, just seven centimetres short of his New Zealand national record, and...
