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RT and by Wildfire Sports & Trek prize draw terms and conditions

Official  Giveaway Rules & Regulations NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE THE CHANCES OF WINNING. Eligibility: This Campaign is open only to those who live in Australia. Those aged 15 years or older...

Top 5 Biggest Athletics Championships

Athletic championships are some of the most highly anticipated events for sports lovers. With millions of people tuning in to watch these games, athletic championships unite athletes worldwide to compete in major track and field events.  Since these games have...

THE TRAIL RUNNING SERIES RETURNS WITH SPECIAL FOCUS ON SOCIAL FUN

Entries are now open to the much-anticipated return of the Trail Running Series for 2021; conducted by event management leaders Rapid Ascent. Heading into its’ eleventh year, the Series features five trail run races at a range of beautiful wilderness locations all within an hour’s drive of Melbourne. Races are held from June through to October.

Lisa Weightman Set to Race at RunWest: INTERVIEW

Lisa Weightman is a three-time Olympic marathon runner, with her eyes firmly set on a fourth Olympic Games.  In recent years, she has combined her commitments as a professional athlete with work as a consultant at IBM and mother to a young family.  Lisa has just been announced as an ambassador for NAB RunWest and plans to use the event as part of her preparations on the road to Tokyo.  We caught up with the Olympic hopeful to check in on her preparations…

Track Events Canadians Can’t-Miss at the Olympics

When it comes to track events at the Olympics, Canadians have a lot to be excited about. From the thrilling 4x100m relay to the intense 800m run, there are plenty of events to keep fans on the edge of...

History made at Sydney Track Classic

Sydney, Australia; March 13 2021 –  It was a night for the history books at the Sydney Track Classic as world and national records tumbled, Tokyo qualifying standards were set and Australian 5000m national titles were won. Setting the tone for the night was Michael Roeger (SA, Philo Saunders) who in blistering heat ran 14.00.25 to break the 5000m T46 world record. Placing third in the 5000m Open B Final, Roeger slashed more than six seconds off his previous world record set in 2018.

Misleading figures and shattered expectations | A column by Len Johnson

How do you set an Australian record when 15 athletes – yourself, and the previous record-holder, included – have a superior legal performance. Simple, as it turns out. You just put a timer at the 100-yard point of a 100...

‘Weight Training’ | By 1500m Olympic Finalist, Ryan Gregson

Weight training has been a key component of my training program for the majority of my career. I can’t say that I enjoy the gym, as I much prefer the running components to my training, however I believe it...

The Types of Vascular Diseases Every Runner Should Know About

You often hear that regular exercise is one of the foundations for a long and healthy life. This fact is supported by science; when comparing active individuals to those living sedentary lives, the latter are usually more prone to...

Clifford and Hall dominate Canberra Track Classic

Canberra, Australia; March 25 2021 –  Dual world champion Jaryd Cliffordand Rio Olympian Linden Hall have lead the charge at the Canberra Track Classic tonight, breaking a world record and clocking an Olympic qualifier respectively at the Australian Institute of Sport.