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4×400 team in the mix for medals as favourites survive protest

1 August 2026

Australia finished second in their semi-final behind a fast Nigerian quartet, who survived a protest to make the final. Australia’s specialist 4x400m team – not including the two men (Tom

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Lewis and Kennedy into 200m finals with Gainsford-Taylor’s record looming

31 July 2026

by Tim McGrath

Torrie Lewis’s breakthrough championship rolls on. The national record holder and 100m medallist won her 200m semi-final in 22.64 in cold conditions to book her place in tomorrow’s final, while

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Hoare through to mile final after protest

30 July 2026

by Tim McGrath

A championship record from Cam Myers was the highlight of the men’s mile heats, while Olli Hoare progressed to the final after being tripped. Hoare hit the deck in the

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Two Phone Calls, Two Feelings: Mia Gross on the Highs and Uncertainty of Selection

10 July 2026

by Tim McGrath

For every athlete who opens a “congratulations, you’re on the team” email during a Commonwealth Games selection cycle, there can still be another chapter to come. Mia Gross’s two most

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Mia Gross: 400m STATE CHAMPION! 51.88 PB 🏆

25 March 2026

by Tim McGrath

Australian sprint talent Mia Gross has continued her strong return to the 400m, claiming the state title with a personal best performance of 51.88. Documenting her journey through a recent

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Top 10 performances from NSW and Victorian Championships

24 March 2026

by Tim McGrath

The two largest athletics state championships took place over the weekend: check out the top performers from the NSW Championships at SOPAC and Victorian Championships at Lakeside Stadium. We’ve ranked

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“I Live and Breathe Athletics”: Inside Mia Gross’s Love for the Sport

11 March 2026

by Tim McGrath

On a quiet Thursday night, Mia Gross might be found at a local athletics meet: not racing, just watching. “If I’m here [in Geelong] I’ll just go down to Landy

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From Tokyo Turmoil to Hobart Reset: Matt Denny Sets the Tone on the Hill

1 March 2026

by Tim McGrath

Six months ago, Matt Denny was sliding across a drenched throwing circle in Tokyo, part of one of the most chaotic finals in World Championships history. At the World Athletics

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Mia Gross: First track session of 2026

22 January 2026

by Tim McGrath

The first track session of a new year always carries a bit of symbolism, but for Mia Gross, the opening hit-out of 2026 came with something extra. Back at the Lakeside

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20 Australians Who Impressed at the World Championships

26 September 2025

by Tim McGrath

Australia sent its biggest world championships team ever to the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, with 88 athletes originally selected across the track, field, road and relays. From that

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Mia Gross: Sprinter training in St.Moritz??

11 August 2025

by Tim McGrath

Australian sprinter Mia Gross shares a week-long altitude block in St. Moritz focused on recovery and a lighter load (blocks, wickets, one 350m rep, light gym), plus an 8-minute cold-water

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Mia Gross: I RAN A 2 SECOND 400M PB!! 🎉 52.02

14 July 2025

by Tim McGrath

Mia Gross kicked off her European campaign in Lausanne with a massive breakthrough: smashing her long-standing 400m personal best by over two seconds! In this vlog, Mia takes us behind

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UPDATED: Paris qualifying ends with selections to be made this week

7 July 2024

by Tim McGrath

The qualifying list for the Olympics has been updated for the final time.