Gout Gout clocks 19.84 in blistering run to win at nationals
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...
Peter Bol sets Australian 800m record on his way to victory at nationals
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...
Running on empty: Poor nutrition increases injury risk for female athletes
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...
Marathon Running May Trigger Brain to Consume Itself — But It Bounces Back Fast
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...
Redemption for Cameron Myers and Another Title for Jessica Hull at Nationals
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...
Photo Finishes and Teen Phenoms Dominate 2025 Australian Athletics Championships
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...
That darned offside flag | A column by Len Johnson
A column by Len Johnson
Many years of following football teams – Queens Park Rangers, Melbourne Victory, Australia – has taught me one thing: always check the offside flag.
Whether you’re leaping out of your seat with both arms thrown aloft, or...
Lachlan Kennedy Clocks Historic 10.00 as Australia’s Sprint Rivalries Ignite at Nationals
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...
Australian Runner and YouTuber Matt Fox Arrested in Japan for Alleged Drug Smuggling
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...
Returning to Sport After a Foot or Ankle Injury
Suffering a foot or ankle injury can be frustrating, especially for athletes eager to return to their sport. Whether it's a sprain, fracture, or tendon injury, the road to recovery requires careful planning, patience, and expert guidance.
Consulting a sports...
