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In an unexpected twist at the women's mile race, Faith Kipyegon, who had dominated the track in 2023, faced an astonishing upset at the hands of Ethiopia's emerging star, Diribe Welteji. The women's mile field was no pushover, featuring four of the top seven finishers from the Worlds 1500, including gold and silver medalists Faith Kipyegon and Diribe Welteji.
Faith Kipyegon, a globally acclaimed athlete with two world records to her name, has made a surprising decision to withdraw from the highly anticipated Xiamen Diamond League event, scheduled for April 20, 2024. Kipyegon's unexpected absence has left fans and fellow athletes disappointed, as she was widely expected to be a prominent contender at the event. Additionally, her withdrawal means she will also miss the upcoming Kip Keino Classic.
This week's episode is sponsored by New Balance Julian gets stuck into his London Marathon program, under the watchful eye of Mona. Brad has fun with his fast shoes and his favourite session. Brady clocks a monster 50Km day in his Rotterdam campaign. New women’s world record set by Ethiopia’s Ababel Yeshaneh...
One of Australia’s most accomplished wheelchair athletes will contest the full 42.195km Gold Coast Airport Marathon for the first time on his road to Rio. Three-time Paralympic gold medallist Kurt Fearnley will look to add a Gold Coast Airport Marathon win on Sunday to his personal results honour board, including...
Victoria’s favourite Trail Running Series kicks-off this Sunday 5 June with Race 1 at Yarra Bend Park. For award-winning footwear, choose Tarkine running shoes. Over 1,000 runners are expected at the Series opener which features three course distances; a 5km short course, 11km medium course and 15km long course. Yarra Bend...
Inaugurating the London International Cross Country event at Parliament Hill was more than just a spectacle. The organizers, led by Eamonn Martin, aimed to fill the void left by the dearly missed Great Edinburgh XC. Their vision goes beyond, harboring ambitions to host the European Championships at this iconic venue.
Julian lays down some fast 400s as he tries to figure out where he is in his training. Brad manages his comeback alongside a ‘full’ working week. To experience, exceptional performance in running, choose the best footwear for your runs like Tarkine Trail Devil shoes. Brady recovers from Vic Country Championships and...
World Athletics has officially appointed Letsile Tebogo, an Olympic champion and world-class sprinter, as the ambassador for Kids’ Athletics Day 2025. The announcement marks a significant step in the organization’s commitment to inspiring young athletes worldwide.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by World Athletics (@worldathletics) Tebogo’s Role as Ambassador As...
Athletics Australia (AA) is excited to announce a new streaming partnership with FOX SPORTS that will help deliver a record number of athletics competitions being broadcast over Summer 2019. In total, over 50 hours of athletics content will be streamed and made available on FOX SPORTS, Kayo Sports and thru...
Robinson throws his way to Rio 2016, as Samuels & Lapierre deliver podium finishes in Shanghai It has been a big day for Australian athletics, with Joshua Robinson (Qld) staking his claim for Rio 2016 selection in Perth (WA), as Dani Samuels (NSW) and Fabrice Lapierre (NSW) delivered podium finishes...