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Adelaide, Australia; 7 February 2024 -  The biggest names in Australian athletics will descend upon Adelaide for the opening meet of the 2024 Summer Series, with Saturday’s Chemist Warehouse Adelaide Invitational lighting the flame for a season of high-stakes competition as all roads lead to Paris 2024.
Athletics Australia, World Athletics, Oceania Athletics, and Queensland Athletics are very pleased to announce that the 2020 edition of the Queensland Track Classic, 20 March 2020, will join the World Athletics Continental Tour as a Silver level permit meet.
The 2017 IAAF Diamond League starts next week and the traditional opening meeting in Doha has assembled some of the sport’s top stars to get proceedings underway for the eighth year of the series. The IAAF is also happy to announce the return of the Fantasy Diamond League. As in previous...
PORTLAND - Olympic champion Jenn Suhr of the USA claimed the first gold medal of the World Indoor Athletics Championships on Thursday with victory in the women's pole vault. Suhr claimed gold after a dominate display at the Oregon Convention Center, winning with a championship record clearance of 4.90m. The victory was the first world indoor crown for Suhr,...
This Episode is proudly brought to you by lululemon. Athleisure brand lululemon and Movember, proudly unite for the third year of their partnership, to improve men’s well-being through movement, mindfulness and connection. Check out the lululemon x Movember Capsule collection at lululemon.com.au Andy Buchanan guest hosts to talk about training...
Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy is a painful and difficult condition that many runners and active individuals experience. Importantly insertional achilles tendinopathy (IAT) is a different pathology to other types of achilles pain and as such it may not respond to treatments given to other types of achilles presentations. It has been estimated that one third of achilles pain is IAT (1,2).  Here we discuss some key features of recognising IAT and important aspects of its management.
On the frosty Boston morning, Abel Kipchumba of Kenya and Fotyen Tesfay of Ethiopia triumphed in the 21st B.A.A. Half-Marathon, braving the biting cold and fierce competition. Each claimed victory, pocketing $12,000 in prize money for their exceptional displays of athleticism.
Trail running training is challenging and can be particularly difficult for beginners who struggle with steep ascents and for seasoned runners who are at risk of injury due to fast downhills and muscle overload. Balancing volume, vertical meters, speed workouts, cross-training, and strength sessions is essential for success in trail running, but finding the right balance can be a daunting task.
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.
Botswana could be in hot water with World Athletics after suspended athlete Nijel Amos appeared in a group photo during the launch of the Orapa Marathon earlier this week. This unexpected appearance has raised significant concerns about Amos's continued involvement in the sport, potentially putting Botswana at odds with World Athletics regulations.