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Opera House, marathon bomb targets for teen terrorist

Opera House, marathon bomb targets for teen terrorist

A teen has testified about being exposed to extremist material on TikTok before planning a mass-casualty terrorist attack reminiscent of the 2013 Boston bombing

Gesture, nod, record: a case for marathon on 2032 menu

Gesture, nod, record: a case for marathon on 2032 menu

Gesture, nod, record: a case for marathon on 2032 menu

Gesture, nod, record: a case for marathon on 2032 menu

Michael Roeger broke his own marathon world record and then declared his ambition to get the race back on the schedule at the 2032 Brisbane Games.

Former javelin hurler smashes Sydney Marathon record

Former javelin hurler smashes Sydney Marathon record

Former javelin hurler smashes Sydney Marathon record

Former javelin hurler smashes Sydney Marathon record

Addisu Gobena, a 21-year-old from Ethiopia whose chief athletics pursuit was javelin until 2023, has stormed to victory in a record time at the Sydney Marathon.

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'Don't lose sight': marathon champ's legacy warning

'Don't lose sight': marathon champ's legacy warning

While soaking up what the Sydney Marathon has become, one of the country's leading runners can't help but wonder if the sport's lost its purity.

LA goal clear as Batt-Doyle sets the Sydney pace

LA goal clear as Batt-Doyle sets the Sydney pace

Izzi Batt-Doyle will pace the leaders at the Sydney Marathon before hoping to go toe-to-toe with them across the full distance at the Los Angeles Olympics.

Record hunting: Aussie's tricky path to Sydney Marathon

Record hunting: Aussie's tricky path to Sydney Marathon

Embracing the Sydney Marathon, Andy Buchanan has rediscovered his mojo after some soul-searching when the marathon star lost his Australian record.

Marathon world champ to take shot at Sydney history

Marathon world champ to take shot at Sydney history

Alphonce Simbu is talking up a record-breaking run at the Sydney Marathon when the reigning world champion takes his place in a stacked field.

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Be heart smart to get a head start in the marathon

Be heart smart to get a head start in the marathon

Be heart smart to get a head start in the marathon

Be heart smart to get a head start in the marathon

As runners prepare for the Sydney marathon, one cardiac specialist says while it's never too late to start endurance training, don't attempt a last-minute race.

Strintzos strides to Australian marathon record

Strintzos strides to Australian marathon record

Strintzos strides to Australian marathon record

Strintzos strides to Australian marathon record

Haftu Strintzos has broken Andy Buchanan’s 2024 Australian marathon record in winning a blistering race on the Gold Coast.

Good as gold: Aussie long-distance king back on track

Good as gold: Aussie long-distance king back on track

Good as gold: Aussie long-distance king back on track

Good as gold: Aussie long-distance king back on track

Fit again, Andy Buchanan will line up in his first major race in more than a year - enough time for plenty to have changed in the marathon world.

Stenson breaks women's Australian marathon record

Stenson breaks women's Australian marathon record

Stenson breaks women's Australian marathon record

Stenson breaks women's Australian marathon record

The 38-year-old veteran Jessica Stenson has set a new Australian marathon record at the Valencia Marathon

King of his backyard: Aussie runner's 764km world title

King of his backyard: Aussie runner's 764km world title

King of his backyard: Aussie runner's 764km world title

King of his backyard: Aussie runner's 764km world title

West Australian endurance runner Phil Gore was the last man standing after slogging for 764km over nearly five days to become a world champion.

Indigenous footy legends lace up for New York marathon

Indigenous footy legends lace up for New York marathon

Indigenous footy legends lace up for New York marathon

Indigenous footy legends lace up for New York marathon

NRL legend Johnathan Thurston and AFL superstar Lance "Buddy" Franklin will make their marathon debuts, with their eyes set on the world's most famous footrace.

Major status, major magic for Aussie marathon stars

Major status, major magic for Aussie marathon stars

Major status, major magic for Aussie marathon stars

Major status, major magic for Aussie marathon stars

Australia's three-time Olympian Jess Stenson will be leading the local charge in the first running of the Sydney Marathon as a World Major.

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Why Sifan Hassan chose Sydney Marathon over worlds

Dutch superstar Sifan Hassan, one of the greatest multi-distance runners of all time, will skip the World Athletics Championships to race the Sydney Marathon.

Marathon's 'GOAT' ready for Sydney's Major moment

Kenyan superstar Eliud Kipchoge is set to add to his legend at age 40, eyeing another World Marathon Major title in Sydney.

Sydney Marathon hails field as best-ever in Australia

Sydney Marathon organiser says the men's field assembled will be the strongest witnessed in Australia.

Marathon's all-time greatest Kipchoge to run in Sydney

Eliud Kipchoge has plumped to run the Sydney Marathon as he seeks to get his incomparable running career back to winning ways.

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No more doubts in Aussie marathon man's race return

Andy Buchanan will run with new-found conviction in his first race since smashing the Australian marathon record last year.

How Bendigo teacher ran fastest Aussie marathon time

School teacher Andy Buchanan learned a lot to become Australia's faster marathon runner, but a powerful lesson came from a former AFL player in his classroom.

'Floodgates open' as Buchanan sets new marathon mark

Andy Buchanan is Australia's new marathon record-holder, while Isobel Batt-Doyle ran the third-fastest time for an Australian woman in Valencia.

Marathon journey from also-ran to global racing status

The elevation of the Sydney Marathon to an illustrious run club is expected to be a boon for elite athletes, joggers and Australian tourism providers.

Madison de Rozario salutes in Sydney marathon

Australian wheelchair racing great Madison de Rozario has claimed a dominant victory at the Sydney marathon.

Marathoner Buchanan in for injured Robinson in Paris

Andy Buchanan will make his Olympic debut in the marathon for Australia after good mate and national record holder Brett Robinson was forced out with injury.

Liam Adams added to Australian Olympic marathon squad

Liam Adams has earned a late call-up to the Australian marathon squad for the Paris Olympics.

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