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“Ran the first lap too bloody hard.” Unconventional tactic yields bronze to Tori West in Heptathlon

30 July 2026

Tori West has broken a 20 year podium drought for Australia in the Heptathlon, winning bronze in a gusty performance. A strong second day, with a PB in the long

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From seven lost years to the record books: the making of Sarah Billings

29 July 2026

by Inside Athletics x Run With It podcast

Sarah Billings lines up in Glasgow as Australia’s sole 800m representative, as the national record holder. Twelve months ago, neither half of that sentence looked likely. Five years ago, both

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Statistical deep dive into Myers and Billings national records

30 June 2026

by Tim McGrath

Cam Myers's 3:28.00 and Sarah Billings's 1:57.01 in Paris are the latest marks in a proud history in Australian middle distance running.

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Myers becomes Australia’s fastest ever 800m/1500m runner

31 May 2026

by Tim McGrath

Cameron Myers has continued his undefeated run in 2026 with a 1:44.05 800m. The 19-year-old Australian 1500m champion took victory at the Puma Nitro Lange Laufnacht in Karlsruhe, Germany, by

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It’s not about the fall, it’s about how you get up

15 April 2026

by Tim McGrath

From John Landy in 1956, to the chaos of the 2000 Olympic trials, to the controversy of the 2026 Australian Championships, Australian middle-distance history has a habit of turning on moments where

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Australian team taking shape for Tokyo World Championships

29 August 2025

by Tim McGrath

Australia’s team for the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo (13–21 September 2025) is beginning to crystallise with the qualifying period now over. There’s a mixture of already selected athletes, athletes