Runner's Tribe

In a historic achievement at the 10K Valencia Ibercaja, Kenyan athlete Agnes Ngetich, 22, has redefined records by obliterating the women's world 10km record with an astonishing time of 28:46 on Sunday (14). This remarkable performance establishes her as the first woman to break the 29-minute barrier for the distance, surpassing the previous record set by Ethiopia’s Yalemzerf Yehualaw two years ago.

Melbourne, Australia; 15 January 2024 - The big stage requires big names and the Maurie Plant Meet – Melbourne is set to deliver both, with Olympic finalist Peter Bol confirming his start at the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold Meet as one of five new additions to the star-studded John Landy Mile. Returning to the spotlight at the 2024 Chemist Warehouse Summer Series, Bol will step up in distance to challenge the 2022 world champion over 1500m Jake Wightman (Great Britain), and fellow Australian Olympic finalist Stewart McSweyn who were announced in December.

Emmanuel Wanyonyi, the silver medallist in the world 800m category, recently shared insights into his strategic approach for the upcoming Olympic year. Contrary to speculation, the 19-year-old athlete has ruled out any immediate attempts at surpassing David Rudisha's world record, opting for a more measured progression.

Irish masters runner Shane Healy has redefined the global standard for 55-year-old distance runners with an incredible feat of skill. In the M55+ 3,000m, Healy not only won the race but also broke the world record by 11 seconds, finishing in an incredible eight minutes and 47 seconds on January 6 at an indoor track meet in Dublin.

Since assuming the leadership of World Athletics, Sebastian Coe has repeatedly championed the need for change.

With the 2024 Aramco Houston Half Marathon looming on the horizon this Sunday, elite athletes are gearing up for a race that holds significance on various fronts. Renowned Kenyan runner Hellen Obiri, for instance, views the event as a valuable opportunity to assess her fitness level and fine-tune her training regimen ahead of the highly anticipated Boston Marathon in April. Meanwhile, American athlete Weini Kelati is poised to make her debut in the 13.1-mile distance, injecting an extra layer of excitement into the competition.

Nairobi, Kenya - Renowned as Africa's 100m record holder, Ferdinand Omanyala exhibited unwavering determination as he delved into unfamiliar terrain, participating in the 400m event at the recent Nairobi Athletics meet held at the Ulinzi Sports Complex on Friday.

Wayne Spies won the Cadbury Marathon in Hobart, with a time of 2:31:44 ahead of Toby Sparkes and Toby MacCronan, while Nikki Curry was first woman in 2:55:43, with Carly Isaac and Kerri Hodge on the podium. Michael Marantelli won an extended half marathon in 1:10:59 ahead of Aaron Harvey and Nick Earl. Milly Clark won in 1:22:15 from Melanie Daniels and Kylie Smith. Cadbury Marathon Results

Melbourne, Australia; 10 January 2024 - The Seven Network, Australia’s most watched broadcast and digital network, will become the home of Australian athletics once again, with Athletics Australia and Seven today announcing the continuation of its partnership for the 2024 Chemist Warehouse Summer Season.

Melbourne, Australia; 10 January 2024 - Nina Kennedy’s historic pole vault triumph at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest last August has earned her the Bruce McAvaney Award for the Performance of the Year at the Athletics Australia Awards.