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The women’s 400m saw a strong field of Australian talent line up over three heats. Bendere Oboya (NSW) produced a smooth run over one lap to take the win over Gabriella O’Grady (NSW) and Kendra Hubbard (VIC), while Rio Olympian Anneliese Rubie-Renshaw (NSW) crossed the line first in the second heat. In the third, it was 18-year-old Ellie Beer who placed first, ahead of Rebecca Bennett (NSW) and Jessica Thornton (NSW).
This week’s episode is sponsored by the Leconfield Wines McLaren Vale Marathon. Head over to greatsouthernruns.com for all the details and to register. Inside Running Podcast listeners can use the code MVM-IRP20 for 20% off their entry fee, valid up to 28 February. Brad gets the logo of Mulligans Flat...
By David Monti, @d9monti (c) 2017 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved BELGRADE (03-Mar) -- Ditching her usual front-running tactics, Britain's Laura Muir took a more calculated approach to her 3000m qualifying race at the 33rd European Indoor Championships here at the Kombank Arena. Muir, the 23 year-old Scotswoman who owns the...
By Chris Lotsbom, @ChrisLotsbom (c) 2016 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved PARIS (26-Aug) -- Ezekiel Kemboi finished third in the Olympic Games final of the steeplechase, but was disqualified after a protest by the French federation on behalf of fourth-place finisher, Mahiedine Mekhissi-Benabbad. Kemboi stepped on the white line between...
In an astounding display of talent and endurance, Sifan Hassan has left her indelible mark on the world of professional distance running by clinching an extraordinary victory at the 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Her finishing time of 2:13:44 is not just a personal achievement but a redefining moment for marathon running itself. What's truly remarkable is that she accomplished this feat a mere 43 days after a phenomenal triple win at the World Championships in Budapest, where she secured a bronze medal in the 1500m and a silver in the 5000m.
Men’s 100m: Andre de Grasse 9.69 Men’s 1500m: World Lead for Cheruiyot Men’s 400: Steven Gardiner Strides away for the win Men’s 110 Hurdles: Orlando Ortega Wins Men’s 400m Hurdles: Karsten Warholm takes win Women’s Discus: Yaimi Perez in form Men’s Long Jump: Luvo Manyonga Wins https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/results-stockholm-diamond-league/
A capacity field of 1,500 competitors will take part in the Margaret River Ultra Marathon on Saturday 6 May 2023 in south-west in Western Australia. As one of Australia’s most in-demand races, the 80km point to point course will take competitors on a magnificent trail running journey from Hamelin Bay...
This episode is brought to you by our coffee partners at St. Ali - tune in to listen to learn about the special discount code that listeners can use on a variety of coffee blends. Brad anticipates the results of his Fashions on the Field. Julian calls in from Cape Woolamai...
Dame Valerie Adams DNZM Valerie Adams has been appointed a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the New Year honours for services to athletics. From humble beginnings in South Auckland the 32 year old has risen through the ranks of athletics to dominate the women’s shot put...
Athletics Australia can confirm that a vote from both Little Athletics Australia and Athletics Australia’s member associations did not achieve the support level required for the unification of the two bodies to become Australian Athletics.
                   

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