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PHIL GORE BREAKS BACKYARD ULTRA WORLD RECORD WITH 119 LOOPSAn Australian ultra-running legend just rewrote history. Australia’s own Phil Gore (Tarkine Elite) has shattered the Backyard Ultra world record, completing an astonishing 119 loops at the Dead Cow Gully event...

In his first professional race on European soil, 17-year-old Australian sprint sensation Gout Gout delivered a jaw-dropping performance, winning the 200m at the Ostrava Golden Spike meet in 20.02 seconds — a new Australian men’s record. There was no wind,...

Australian teenage running prodigy Cam Myers continues to defy expectations, clocking a sensational 3:29.80 over 1500 meters in Ostrava. At just 19 years old, Myers smashed through the elusive sub-3:30 barrier for the first time in his career, solidifying...

Written by Michael Beisty Danny Boltz’s relationship with distance running is complex. He was a kid of prodigious talent who built his early reputation on fun runs, eventually to become a dual international and Olympian. However, his journey was bitter...

John Farrington, distance runner, 2 July 1944 to 15 June 2025 Followers of Australian distance running would have few problems naming the highest achievers in the men’s marathon. World champion Rob de Castella. World record holder Derek Clayton. Commonwealth Games...

In the heart of Paris on June 26, Faith Kipyegon will attempt something no woman has ever done: run a mile in under four minutes. The three-time Olympic champion and world-record holder over 1500m and the mile (4:07.64) is gunning...

World Athletics has launched a request for proposal (RFP) that covers two lines of services in respect of World Athletics’ athlete shoe regulations. Since 2020, World Athletics has regulated and approved shoes worn in athletics competitions, and published a list of approved shoes. World Athletics wishes to appoint...

Zurich, Switzerland, June 16, 2025:   On is thrilled to announce that college track and field sensation Isabella Whittaker (USA) is continuing her journey with the brand, officially partnering with On as she kicks off her professional career after a successful run...

Stockholm, Sweden — On a crisp Scandinavian evening, Australia’s Linden Hall produced one of the finest runs of her career, storming to a dominant 3000-metre victory at the Bauhaus-galan Diamond League meeting, stopping the clock at 8:30.01. Primarily coached by...

One of the rites of passage for any child born in Melbourne is the trip to see the Christmas display in the windows of the Myer department store. Most Melburnians refer to the shop as Myer’s, the colloquial nickname bestowed...