Paris, France - Australian athlete Jessica Hull made history on Sunday by setting a new national record in the women's 1500m at the Paris Diamond League 2024, clocking an outstanding time of 3:50.83.
As the Paris 2024 Olympic Games approach, the Herculis EBS meeting in Monaco on Friday (12) promises an exciting showcase of elite athletic talent. This penultimate event of the Wanda Diamond League is set to feature numerous global champions and world record-holders, creating a buzz ahead of the Olympics.
Lima, Peru; 29 August, 2024 - Inspired by Olympic champion Nina Kennedy, South Australian pole vaulter Tryphena Hewett has secured Australia’s fourth medal at the 2024 World Athletics Under 20 Championships with a breakthrough bronze as Olympic semi-finalists Torrie Lewis, Peyton Craig and Claudia Hollingsworth bolted to victories in their respective semi-finals.
Norwegian double Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen has set his sights on breaking world records in every distance from 1500m up to the marathon. Could another record fall this weekend?
What was once considered an impossible achievement — breaking one of the most revered records on the athletics track — became...
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) is delighted to learn today that Commonwealth Games Scotland (CGS) has received the government support it requires to proceed with its innovative proposal to host the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2026.
Gout Gout, Australia’s newest sprint prodigy, is capturing global attention after a blistering 20.29-second finish in the 200m at the Queensland All Schools Track and Field Championships.
The 16-year-old’s time is not only the fastest by an Australian since 1993 but also places him fourth on the all-time global under-18...
Sixteen-year-old sprint sensation Gout Gout is quickly making waves in athletics, earning comparisons to Usain Bolt and capturing the attention of global brands like Adidas. However, his manager, James Templeton, urges caution in the wake of Gout’s impressive feats and burgeoning popularity.
Gout’s Rapid Rise in Sprinting
The young Australian athlete...
Brisbane, Australia; December 4, 2024 - The next generation of Australian athletics talent led by World Under 20 Championships medallists Gout Gout, Izobelle Louison-Roe, Mason McGroder and Paralympic sensation Telaya Blacksmith will light up Brisbane this weekend for the 2024 Chemist Warehouse Australian All Schools Athletics Championships – on a path to return to the Olympic and Paralympic city of 2032.
At just 16 years old, Australian sprinter Gout Gout is making waves in the athletics world, with experts dubbing him a once-in-a-generation talent. Known for his smooth stride and electrifying speed, the Queensland teenager has already etched his name into record books. Gout, the son of South Sudanese immigrants, is determined to pave his own path.
Sebastian Coe, President of World Athletics, has emphasized the sport’s commitment to innovation after a successful 2024. The year saw record-breaking performances, growing fan engagement, and the debut of a Netflix series that increased the sport’s visibility. At the 236th World Athletics Council Meeting in Monaco, Coe highlighted that athletics regained its position as the top Olympic sport in broadcast reach and outlined plans to maintain this momentum through the Pioneering Change strategy.
