Perth, Australia; July 6, 2023 - The nation’s best school-aged track and field athletes will head west this December, with the announcement today that Perth will host the 2023 Australian All Schools Athletics Championships.
The Australian 800m record holder, Peter Bol, has announced his return to form clocking a 1:44.29 over 800m in Barcelona. Bol finished second and along the way collected an Olympic and World Championship qualifer.
Montpellier, France; July 4, 2023 - Only four days remains before Australia’s most elite para athletes seize the global stage for the first time since 2021, when taking on the World Para Athletics Championships at Stade Charléty in Paris from July 8-19.
Sydney McLaughlin has emerged as one of the most promising talents in the world of track athletics ever since her remarkable qualification for the Rio 2016 Olympics at the tender age of 16. Her awe-inspiring performance in the 400m hurdles at the 2019 World Championships, securing a second-place finish with the second-fastest time in history, solidified her position among the sport's elite.
Eugene, Oregon is poised to become the epicenter of American track and field as the much-anticipated USA Track and Field Championships 2023 descends upon the legendary Hayward Field from July 6 to 9. This four-day extravaganza not only crowns national champions but also serves as the battleground for athletes vying to secure their spots in the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Budapest. With high stakes and fierce competition, Hayward Field is about to witness a spectacle like no other.
The world of athletics is currently grappling with a significant setback, as news broke on June 30 that the highly anticipated 40-event US Championship in Eugene will not be televised on NBC. This unexpected revelation has left numerous passionate athletics fans disheartened and led top athletes to express their discontent through various social media platforms.
Australian athlete MacKenzie Little has stunned a field of world-class competitors, including her celebrated compatriot Kelsey-Lee Barber, to secure her first-ever victory in the women's javelin event at the Diamond League in Lausanne. The 26-year-old athlete not only claimed the top spot but also shattered her personal best with an exceptional throw of 65.70 meters. This remarkable achievement propelled her to the second position in the 2023 rankings, making her a strong contender for a medal at the upcoming world championships in Budapest.
The highly anticipated Athletissima meeting in Lausanne became the epicenter of excitement as spectators witnessed a thrilling showdown between two extraordinary athletes in the Aregawi vs. Cheptegei 5000m race. Berihu Aregawi, fueled by determination and unwavering focus, delivered an awe-inspiring performance that etched itself into the annals of sporting history. Defying all odds, Aregawi conquered the indomitable Joshua Cheptegei, leaving the crowd in awe as he crossed the finish line with a remarkable time of 12:40.45 on Friday (30), a moment that will forever be cherished.
A thrilling showdown is set to take place at the upcoming Lausanne Diamond League, as a stellar lineup of record-breaking athletes prepares to dazzle fans with their exceptional performances on the track.
Donavan Brazier, the revered track and field phenomenon, has endured a succession of injury setbacks that have posed formidable obstacles in recent times. Within a span of merely 20 months, spanning from June 2021 to February 2023, Brazier underwent three surgeries, casting doubts over his ability to compete this season. This weekend, Brazier conceded that the likelihood of returning to the racing circuit appeared grim. Pete Julian, Brazier's esteemed coach, corroborated this sentiment by affirming that Brazier's comeback would only materialize once he has fully recuperated to peak health.
