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Sky's the limit: Kennedy runs sub-10 again at nationals

Sky's the limit: Kennedy runs sub-10 again at nationals

Sprint star Lachlan Kennedy has claimed his first 100m national title in Sydney, breaking the 10-second barrier for the second time in as many days.

Kennedy sizzles with sub-10 run but Hull takes a tumble

Kennedy sizzles with sub-10 run but Hull takes a tumble

Kennedy sizzles with sub-10 run but Hull takes a tumble

Kennedy sizzles with sub-10 run but Hull takes a tumble

Lachlan Kennedy has become the first Australian to break the 10-second mark over 100m on home soil, while Jessica Hull endured a nightmare start in Sydney.

Bol ready to 'make moves and win' in gold medal hunt

Bol ready to 'make moves and win' in gold medal hunt

Bol ready to 'make moves and win' in gold medal hunt

Bol ready to 'make moves and win' in gold medal hunt

Running the fastest he's ever done on home soil, Australian middle-distance star Peter Bol is out to finally break through for gold at the Commonwealth Games.

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Aussie distance star gunning for nationals trifecta

Aussie distance star gunning for nationals trifecta

Charting her path to the Commonwealth Games, middle-distance star Jessica Hull is set for a gruelling campaign at the Australian athletics championships.

US star inspires 'relentless' Komolafe to Gift win

US star inspires 'relentless' Komolafe to Gift win

Olufemi Komolafe knew he had to push his body on return from injury but didn't want to miss out on competing with US sprint ace Christian Coleman.

US sprint queen claims thrilling Stawell Gift win

US sprint queen claims thrilling Stawell Gift win

American sprint queen Sha'Carri Richardson has claimed a remarkable victory off scratch in the women's Stawell Gift.

Richardson, Coleman live up to star billing at Stawell

Richardson, Coleman live up to star billing at Stawell

Sha'Carri Richardson gave away 10m to the frontrunners in her Stawell Gift heat, but that was no problem for the American sprint queen.

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Why US sprint star 'hates' Gout comparisons with Bolt

Why US sprint star 'hates' Gout comparisons with Bolt

Why US sprint star 'hates' Gout comparisons with Bolt

Why US sprint star 'hates' Gout comparisons with Bolt

US sprint star Christian Coleman wants the athletics world to relish Australian sensation Gout Gout's career rather than draw unfair parallels with Usain Bolt.

US sprint star's path to LA leads through Stawell

US sprint star's path to LA leads through Stawell

US sprint star's path to LA leads through Stawell

US sprint star's path to LA leads through Stawell

US sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson has a laser-like focus on the LA Olympics and will use the Stawell Gift as part of her long road back to the global showpiece.

Athletics great joins race to help deliver 2032 Games

Athletics great joins race to help deliver 2032 Games

Athletics great joins race to help deliver 2032 Games

Athletics great joins race to help deliver 2032 Games

Athletics great Cathy Freeman has taken up a key 2032 Olympic advisory role, becoming the latest high-profile star to help Brisbane Games organisers.

Kennedy the man as Gout eyes nationals re-match

Kennedy the man as Gout eyes nationals re-match

Kennedy the man as Gout eyes nationals re-match

Kennedy the man as Gout eyes nationals re-match

Lachlan Kennedy underlined his status as Australia's fastest man with a sprint double in Melbourne, but young rival Gout Gout is already eyeing a 200m rematch.

Kennedy edges Gout in 200m showdown in Melbourne

Kennedy edges Gout in 200m showdown in Melbourne

Kennedy edges Gout in 200m showdown in Melbourne

Kennedy edges Gout in 200m showdown in Melbourne

Lachlan Kennedy has done the sprint double at the Maurie Plant Meet and relegated Gout Gout to second place in the 200m.

'Nowhere to hide' for Olympic champ in comeback step

'Nowhere to hide' for Olympic champ in comeback step

'Nowhere to hide' for Olympic champ in comeback step

'Nowhere to hide' for Olympic champ in comeback step

Nina Kennedy feels she will be better for her injury woes as she plots a comeback path through Melbourne with an eye on the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

'Run it back': revenge mission for Gout under spotlight

'Run it back': revenge mission for Gout under spotlight

'Run it back': revenge mission for Gout under spotlight

'Run it back': revenge mission for Gout under spotlight

Gout Gout is brimming with confidence as resumes his sprint rivalry with Lachlan Kennedy in the headline act at a star-laden Maurie Plant meet in Melbourne.

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'My time is coming': Hull enjoys medal double at worlds

Australian star Jess Hull has won her second world indoor medal in a weekend while Adam Spencer also landed a surprise maiden gong.

Dramatic medals for Hull, Marschall at world indoors

Australia's athletes now have three medals at the world indoor championships after Jessica Hull, in the 3000m, and pole vaulter Kurtis Marschall annexed bronze.

World silver for Olyslagers as old rival soars back

Australian high jump ace Nicola Olyslagers has been dethroned as world indoor champion but won silver behind her great Ukrainian rival Yaroslava Mahuchikh.

Home is where the heart is for high-flying Olyslagers

High jumper Nicola Olyslagers is out to make history at the world indoor championships while kicking off Australia's hopes with gold on the very first morning.

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Gout Gout wins 200m at state titles

Sprint star Gout Gout has won the 200m at the Queensland state titles in Brisbane.

Olyslagers chasing rare three-peat at world indoors

Nicola Olyslagers, Jessica Hull and Kurtis Marschall are in a stacked 11-strong Australian team for the world indoor championships.

Aussies central to female sport global meeting of minds

A global women's sports alliance will make moves to expand during the Women in Sport Congress in Brisbane, but don't expect members to reveal all their secrets.

'I'm out for revenge': Gout to race Aussie rival

Gout Gout says he'll be chasing revenge on Lachlan Kennedy when the Australian sprinters resume their rivalry in Melbourne next month.

Hollingsworth steps up in style to win 3000m crown

Claudia Hollingsworth and Callum Davies have won the Australian 3000m titles at the Hobart Track Classic, as sprinter Lachlan Kennedy made a successful return.

Aussie runner set for world medal after rival cops ban

Australian runner Georgia Griffith is set to receive a world indoor championship 1500m bronze medal after Ethiopian Diribe Welteji's doping-violation ban.

Marschall into elite pole vault club with landmark leap

Pole vaulter Kurtis Marschall has joined an elite club, becoming the fourth Australian to clear the milestone six-metre mark.

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