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London Marathon 2026 Smashes Global Record with 1.1 Million Applicants

The 2026 TCS London Marathon has officially shattered the world record for the largest number of applications to a marathon, with an astonishing 1,133,813 people submitting entries. This surpasses the previous record of 840,318 applications set for the 2025...

Just for the record | A column by Len Johnson

If you know a bit about Australian marathon history, you will recall that Lisa Ondieki is our only Olympic marathon medallist. Her silver medal in Seoul in 1988 behind the great Rosa Mota is the only medal attained by...

Tigst Assefa Breaks Women’s Marathon World Record at London Marathon

Ethiopian runner Tigst Assefa made history at the 2025 London Marathon by setting a new women's marathon world record, finishing in 2:15:50. This performance surpassed the previous record of 2:16:16 set by Peres Jepchirchir in 2024, pending verification by...

Top moments from Xiamen’s 2025 Wanda Diamond League — speed, records, and breakout performances.

Quickfire highlights from the Xiamen stop of the 2025 Wanda Diamond League — big performances, record-breaking runs, and rising stars making their mark.

Australian Stars Shine: Kennedy Impresses, Davies Breaks Record

Rising Australian sprint star Lachlan Kennedy has stamped himself as the real deal, finishing an impressive fifth in the 100m final at his Diamond League debut in Xiamen, China. Kennedy arrived in career-best form, fresh off silver in the 60m...

We warn the Tsar . . . | A column by Len Johnson

He was cheered on to the track each time he entered. Careered around the outer fence high-fiving young kids and a surprising number of older folk after each race, even though, metaphorically at least, he was borne out of...

Rising Stars and Olympians Headline Australia’s Team for World Championships in Tokyo

A blend of youth and experience will lead Australia into the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo this September, with several standout performances earning spots on the national squad.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Australian Athletics (@australianathletics) Among those...

World Athletics sets ambitious targets with three-year gender leadership strategy

Strategy highlights the progress and achievements to date and the need to build on this and continue to grow the pipeline of female leaders for decision-making positions throughout athletics. Objectives include increasing gender equity across administrators, referees and coaches World...

What You Need to Know About Traditional Saunas Before Using One

You’ve probably heard people talking about the benefits of using a sauna, or maybe you’ve seen one at your local gym and wondered why people use it. If so, the answer is fairly simple. Using a traditional sauna benefits...

How Casinos Adapt to the Demands of New Generations of Players

The casino industry, long associated with glitz, glamour, and the thrill of chance, is undergoing a transformation to meet the evolving expectations of new generations. Millennials and Gen Z, with their digital-first mindset and desire for unique experiences, are...