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Teenage sprint sensation Gout Gout delivered the fastest run of his career on Sunday, scorching the 200m in 19.84 seconds at the Australian Championships — albeit with a wind reading of +2.2 m/s, just over the legal limit. With his rival Lachie Kennedy disqualified for a false start, all eyes...
Peter Bol sets Australian 800m record on his way to victory at nationals! Men's 800m Results: 1st Peter Bol – 1:43.79 (AUS Record, Champs Record, PB, Worlds Qualifier) 2nd Peyton Craig – 1:44.07 (PB, Worlds Qualifier) 3rd Luke Boyes – 1:44.50 (PB, Equals Worlds Qualifier) 4th Jack Lunn – 1:45.88 (=PB) 5th Jared Micallef –...
In a large-scale study of almost 6,000 adult distance runners, the researchers discovered that women who ate less each day in total calories and fat were significantly more likely to sustain running-related injuries. In their injured states, female runners consumed 450 fewer calories (around 1900 kilojoules) and 20 grams less fat...
New studies show that running marathons may temporarily sap the brain’s myelin — a fatty substance that covers and insulates nerve fibers — which could signal that the brain draws on its own structural resources for energy during extreme endurance activities. ​ An MRI scan study of marathon runners showed significantly reduced...
After missing Olympic selection for Paris 2024, 18-year-old Cameron Myers delivered a powerful statement by winning the 1500m title at the 2025 Australian Athletics Championships in Perth. He took control of the race early and never looked back, clocking 3:34.39 to defeat Olympic picks Adam Spencer (3:34.57) and Oliver...
The 2025 Australian Athletics Championships in Perth delivered thrilling, razor-thin finishes and rising stars, with both the men’s and women’s 100m finals decided by thousandths of a second. In the women’s 100m, national record holder Torrie Lewis defended her title in a dramatic finish, edging out 17-year-old Leah O’Brien by...
Australia’s top sprinters continued their push toward sub-10 second history at the Australian Open and U20 Athletics Championships in Perth, with Lachlan Kennedy clocking a blistering 10.00 seconds to become the second fastest Australian ever in legal conditions, behind Patrick Johnson. Rival Rohan Browning ran 10.07, setting up a...
Australian runner and YouTuber Matt Fox has been arrested in Japan after allegedly attempting to bring THC-infused edibles into the country — a serious offense under Japan’s zero-tolerance drug laws. Fox — founder of the Sweat Elite podcast and YouTube channel — has openly discussed traveling with THC gummies, including...
Ethiopian runner Fotyen Tesfay delivered a remarkable performance at the 2025 Generali Berlin Half Marathon, setting a new course record with a time of 1:03:35. This achievement not only eclipsed the previous record of 1:05:02 by over a minute and a half but also stands as the fifth-fastest women's...
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