Runner's Tribe

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.

Tove Alexandersson is a legendary figure in the world of endurance sports, with a career that spans orienteering, ski-orienteering, skyrunning, and skimo. She has been crowned World Champion in multiple disciplines, a testament to her extraordinary versatility and dominance in endurance events. Tove's journey began at a young age with orienteering, where she competed in her first race when she was just 1 year old. This early exposure to varied terrains laid the foundation for her ability to excel in a wide range of challenging environments, from dense forests to rugged mountain trails​.

Francesca Canepa's journey into ultrarunning is nothing short of extraordinary. Once a professional snowboarder and later a psychologist, she entered the sport at an age when most elite athletes began to slow down. Despite her late start, Canepa quickly cemented her place among the world's best ultrarunners. Her first breakthrough came in 2012 when she claimed victory at the Tor des Géants, a 330-kilometer race in the Italian Alps. This grueling event would become a hallmark of her career, as she returned to win it again in 2018, showcasing her unmatched endurance and determination​

Valencia, Spain; December 1, 2024 -   The Australian men’s marathon record has fallen in spectacular fashion in Spain, with Olympian Andy Buchanan delivering a career-defining performance, while Isobel Batt-Doyle soared to third on the Australian all-time list at the Valencia Marathon tonight.

Amy Bunnage 4th in NCAA XC Championships in Madison, Wicsonsin running for Stanford, just 10 seconds behind winner Doris Lemngole for Alabama. Graham Blanks for Harvard successfully defended his title, while top Australian was Charlie Sprott in 32nd for Wake Forest, with Adam Spencer 45th for Wisconsin. BYU won both the Mens and Women’s D1 Titles.

In our RT Snap Q&A series, we’ve had the privilege of interviewing some of the world’s best runners, delving into their extraordinary journeys, celebrating their achievements, and exploring the unwavering dedication that defines their careers. Niamh Emerson Born: April 22,...

Andrew Buchanan is gearing up for a career-defining moment at the Valencia Marathon this Sunday. With a breakout year behind him and whispers of Australian record potential, the 33-year-old Olympian stands ready to challenge himself on one of the world’s fastest courses. Whether he claims Brett Robinson’s 2:07:31 record or faces the sport’s unrelenting trials, Buchanan’s fearless approach defines his journey.

Tom Evans skyrocketed to ultrarunning fame in 2017 with a groundbreaking third-place finish at Morocco's iconic Marathon des Sables. Entering the grueling 251-kilometer race on a dare, Evans became the highest-placed European in the event’s history, just a year after winning his first ultramarathon, the 2016 Beacons Ultra. This remarkable start signaled the rise of a new endurance icon.

The Solushin®, an Australian-developed, world-first treatment for shin splints by sports medicine startup Ossyx, has gained global recognition thanks to Men’s 100m sprint Olympic silver medallist Kishane Thompson, featured on Netflix’s hit show Sprint. The Australian company was approached by Kishane’s Jamaican Olympic sprint coach in early 2024, seeking a solution for one of the most challenging ailments faced by runners worldwide—shin splints.

Bianca Borgella, a visually impaired sprinter from Canada, has had an extraordinary journey in Para athletics. Born with Leber congenital amaurosis, a condition causing severe vision loss, she initially viewed running as a fun activity. Her potential was recognized in high school, where coaches encouraged her to pursue the sport competitively. After entering the para sport scene at age 18, she quickly rose to prominence, breaking national records in her classification (T13) and earning a reputation as a world-class athlete​.