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Grand Slam Track’s Explosive Debut: A New Era in Athletics Begins

Kingston, Jamaica – April 4-6, 2025 The Vision Behind Grand Slam Track Created by four-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Johnson, Grand Slam Track aims to transform how track and field is presented, consumed, and remembered. With a clear goal to emulate...

Melbourne25: it’s up there | A column by Len Johnson

A column by Len Johnson Towards the end of the Melbourne’s Maurie Plant Classic meeting last weekend a longtime media colleague asked where I would rank the meeting against previous Melbourne classics. “It’s up there,” I replied. A simple answer to a...

World Athletics Appoints Olympic Champion Tebogo as Kids’ Athletics Day 2025 Ambassador

World Athletics has officially appointed Letsile Tebogo, an Olympic champion and world-class sprinter, as the ambassador for Kids’ Athletics Day 2025. The announcement marks a significant step in the organization’s commitment to inspiring young athletes worldwide.   View this post on...

How Data Analytics Plays a Role in Forecasting Olympic Outcomes

The Role of Data Analytics in Forecasting Olympic Outcomes Every four years, the world tunes in with bated breath, captivated by the spectacle known as the Olympic Games. This grandiose sports event is well discussed on www.betinireland.ie and is a...

Ishmael Kipkurui Sets New NCAA 10,000m Record at The TEN

At Sound Running’s The TEN on Saturday, University of New Mexico’s Ishmael Kipkurui made history by setting a new NCAA record in the 10,000m, clocking an impressive time of 26:50.21. This performance surpasses the previous NCAA record of 26:52.72,...

Greatest Men’s Olympic 1500m Final Ever? – How Paris 2024 Stacks Up Against Other...

Written by Brett Davies - RT   Part 1- Berlin 1936, Melbourne 1956, Rome 1960 & Mexico City 1968: By Brett Davies At the Olympics in Paris, fans were treated to one of the greatest Olympic Men's 1500m races ever. It was a race...
Sydney becomes the seventh Abbott World Marathon Major, joining iconic cities and positioning itself as a top global race destination.

Record breaking prize pool to elevate Australian marathoners on the global stage

(Sydney, 31 March 2025) The TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS today announced a record-breaking prize pool of $135,000 AUD exclusively for Australian athletes, marking the largest ever domestic prize offering for a marathon event in Australia. This landmark investment underscores...

Records, Rivalries, and Rising Stars: Maurie Plant Meet 2025 Delivers a Night to Remember

​The 2025 Maurie Plant Meet in Melbourne delivered a series of electrifying performances, showcasing both emerging talents and seasoned athletes. Held at the iconic Lakeside Stadium, the event attracted a sell-out crowd of approximately 10,000 spectators, marking a significant...

Kennedy Spoils the Show, But Gout Still Owns the Spotlight

​Gout Gout's recent second-place finish at the Maurie Plant Meet in Melbourne has sparked discussions not about a setback, but about the remarkable depth and potential of Australian sprinting. At just 17 years old, Gout's journey from a promising...

Inside Running Podcast Episode 386: Izzi Batt-Doyle | Nanjing Indoor World Championships | Sam Ruthe,...

This episode is sponsored by Myofitness, located in North Melbourne & Yarraville, Victoria offering sports massage and myotherapy to keep you moving at your best. https://myofitness.com.au/myofitness-x-inside-running-podcast/ Izzi Batt-Doyle returns to fill in and recaps her performance at the Nagoya Marathon...