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Top Famous Athletes of India

India has a rich history of athletic talent, particularly in the realms of track and field. While cricket might dominate the country's sports headlines, several Indian athletes and runners have made significant impacts on the international stage, breaking records...

Inside Running Podcast Episode: 344: Oslo & Stockholm Diamond Leagues | Launceston Running Festival...

This episode of Inside Running Podcast is sponsored by Mizuno.  It’s time to make your run feel swift with the Mizuno Neo Vista, providing effortless smoothness and blissful softness. Stay tuned via mizunoaustralia on Instagram and mizuno.com.au for the mid-June launch date.

Olympic Selection Dramas Are Nothing New

There is the crisis over the women's marathon, where four-time Olympian Lisa Weightman had raised the possibility of a legal challenge to her non-selection and several hgh profile figures in the sport have weighed in with opinions, mostly critical of the selection committee. It has led to deep division within Australia's usually tight-knit athletics community. Similarly, Liam Adams, a late inclusion to the men's marathon team, has had has expressed his frustration with the system, which almost saw him left off the team.

Liam Adams Secures Spot in Paris 2024 Olympic Marathon

Elite marathon runner Liam Adams has reignited his dreams of competing in the Paris 2024 Olympic marathon. Officially selected for the Australian Olympic Team, the 37-year-old's inclusion comes just 50 days before the Opening Ceremony, marking his third Olympic appearance. Adams, Australia's top male marathon finisher at both the Rio and Tokyo Games, faced weeks of uncertainty over his qualification before receiving confirmation.

Australian Marathon Runners Announced for Paris 2024 Olympics

The Australian Olympic Committee has unveiled the marathon runners set to represent Australia at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Announced in Melbourne, the selected athletes are Sinead Diver, Genevieve Gregson, Jessica Stenson, Brett Robinson, and Patrick Tiernan.

Griffith delivers, Oslo keeps delivering : A Column By Len Johnson

When it comes to distance running, Oslo’s Bislett Stadium seems to be the gift that keeps on giving for Australians, Georgia Griffith the latest beneficiary with a national record in the 3000 metres on Thursday (30 May).

Griffith topples Diamond League field in record time, four Australians claim podium finishes in...

Oslo, Norway; 30 May 2024 - Australia’s premier track and field athletes have claimed no less than four podium finishes at the renown Bislett Games in Norway, with middle distance star Georgia Griffith stealing the show with a golden finish and an area record at the Oslo leg of the Diamond League.

Lisa Weightman Withdraws Appeal Amid Paris 2024 Marathon Selection Controversy

Veteran marathon runner Lisa Weightman has decided not to pursue her final appeal regarding the contentious selection process for the Paris 2024 women's marathon team. This decision solidifies the Australian Olympic marathon team, comprising Sinead Diver, Genevieve Gregson, and Jessica Stenson.

2024 Leonora Golden Gift Elite Fields (Not Finalised)

Australia’s richest mile, the Leonora Golden Gift (June 1-2)  *Still updating Location: Leonora, WA Prize Money 1st - $7,500.00 + Gold nugget ($2,400+) 2nd -$4,500.00 3rd - $2,500.00 4th - $1,700.00 5th - $1,250.00 6th - $1,000.00 7th - $650.00 8th - $350.00 Heats Saturday 1/05/24 heats will be confirmed 31/05/24. There...

Hull smashes record as Australians clock five Olympic qualifiers at Prefontaine Classic

Eugene, Oregon; 25 May 2024 -  Australia has continued to assert itself as a middle distance nation, with Olympic finalist Jessica Hull shattering the national 1500m record to land on the Diamond League podium, while Commonwealth champion Oli Hoare returns to world class form with his first Paris 2024 qualifier at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene.