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The Biggest World Championships set to open in Style in London

HRH Prince Andrew, Duke of York, will deliver the opening address at the IAAF World Championships London 2017 on behalf of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at the London Stadium on Friday night 4 August. Following His Royal Highness’ address, IAAF President Sebastian Coe...

51st IAAF Congress concludes in London

The 51st IAAF Congress concluded at ExCel London on Thursday (3) on the eve of the IAAF World Championships London 2017. During his opening address, IAAF President Sebastian Coe compared his current presidency to his experience on the track. “As a miler, I’ve always...

World Championships Preview – New Zealand Women

The final preview for the IAAF World Championships in London looks at the chances for the four women athletes in the New Zealand team. Eliza McCartney was one of the stand-out Kiwi athletes at the 2016 Rio Olympics, placing third...

World Championships Preview – New Zealand Men

Men's Track Preview This second preview for the World Championships looks at the men’s track events and race walk. Nick Willis was one of four medallists at the Rio Olympics last year, in the blue riband 1500m for men. The owner of...

Despite Potential Distractions, Simpson Stays Focused On Competing

By David Monti, @d9monti (c) 2017 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved LONDON (03-Aug) -- When Jenny Simpson takes to the track at London Stadium in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park here tomorrow night for the preliminary round of the 1500-meters at the IAAF...

World Championships Preview – Australian Women

Our Aussie Women Set to Shine! World Championship Preview - by Chris Wainwright (RT StatsCentral) It's fantastic to see, a total of 30 individual Australian women will line up at this years World Championships in London. Then we add in another...

Jiminy Cricket: Perspective on “Our Little Voice”: A column by David McNeill

Two weeks ago, I got sick. Debilitatingly and uncomfortably sick. I don't know what it was, but I couldn't eat or get out of bed for four days. On the fourth day, I did get out of bed though....

World Championships Preview – Australian Men

Ready for Action in London! World Championship Preview - by Chris Wainwright (RT StatsCentral) With only days to go until the start of the 2017 World Championships, it's hard to know exactly how to rate the 24 Australian men lining up...

$78,000 prize pool up for grabs at the inaugural Bunbury Geographe Gift

National Race on the Starting Blocks in Bunbury Geographe Australia’s elite athletes will chase a $78,000 prize pool at the inaugural Bunbury Geographe Gift to be held on  April 28 and 29 next year. Modelled on the famous Stawell Gift,...

Athletics New Zealand announces new Chief Executive

Hamish Grey has been appointed the new Chief Executive of Athletics New Zealand, replacing Linda Hamersley who departs in September. Announcing the appointment, the Athletics NZ Board Chair, Annette Purvis said, “After an extensive search I am delighted to announce...