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Latest news: Athletics, Track and Field
'Incredible Hulk' Nketia can challenge world's fastest
Powerful Australian sprinter Eddie Nketia has set his sights on the LA Olympics as his US college coach declares the 24-year-old capable of greatness.
7 days ago
Little-known Aussie clocks flying 100m time
Edward Osei-Nketia has run the fastest-ever 100m by an Australian - but he can't claim the national record.
Apr 19, 2026
Gout sets sights on Lyles race as sub-10 run eludes him
Gout Gout has won the national U20s 100m final without securing the sub-10 run he insists will "come soon" as he gets ready for a showdown with Noah Lyles.
Apr 18, 2026
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Gout hits out at 'haters' as he targets next milestone
Gout Gout has fired a warning shot back at Justin Gatlin for disparaging his recent sub-20 run in the 200m as he sets his sights on another record.
Apr 17, 2026
'Inspiration': Freeman receives top civilian honour
Athlete and campaigner Cathy Freeman has been presented with the Companion of the Order of Australia award by Governor-General Sam Mostyn.
Apr 16, 2026
Better than Bolt: Gout runs sub-20 in national 200m win
Teenage phenom Gout Gout has become the first Australian to break the 20-second barrier over 200m with a time that would have beaten Usain Bolt at the same age.
Apr 12, 2026
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.
Apr 11, 2026
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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.
Apr 10, 2026
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.
Apr 09, 2026
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.
Apr 08, 2026
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.
Apr 06, 2026
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.
Apr 06, 2026
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.
Apr 04, 2026
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.
Apr 03, 2026
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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.
Apr 02, 2026
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.
Mar 31, 2026
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.
Mar 28, 2026
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.
Mar 28, 2026
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'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.
Mar 27, 2026
'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.
Mar 26, 2026
'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.
Mar 22, 2026
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.
Mar 21, 2026
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.
Mar 20, 2026
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.
Mar 19, 2026
Gout Gout wins 200m at state titles
Sprint star Gout Gout has won the 200m at the Queensland state titles in Brisbane.
Mar 15, 2026
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