Australian Athletics Championships

Mitchell revelation ‘For it to fall to pieces in 52 secs is crap’

AUSSIE 400m star Morgan Mitchell admits off-field issues plagued her preparation for London to the point where at times she didn’t want to get out of bed.

Impressive run Jess on cloud nine after top 10 finish

(L-R) Australia's Jessica Trengove, US athlete Serena Burla and US athlete Amy Cragg compete in the women's marathon athletics event at the 2017 IAAF World Championships in central London on August 6, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / POOL / Ben STANSALL
IT was her ninth marathon, her brother Jack plays in the No.9 for AFL club Melbourne, so it just had to be. Yes, you guessed it, Jess Trengove finished ninth in London.

Monday Buzz Let’s get ready to grumble ... again

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IF you thought Teddy Atlas would apologise for his criticism of Jeff Horn’s miracle win, think again. The brash American is insistent Manny Pacquiao was robbed.

New heights Ready to take on the world

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THE man behind Kurtis Marschall’s journey to the world athletics championships says the SA pole vaulter feels at home alongside the superstars of the sport.

Breakthrough Gentle cries, faints after triathlon win

Gold Coaster Ashleigh Gentle celebrates winning her first WTS series race in Edmonton after five previous silver-medal efforts. Credit: ITU Media | Wagner Araujo
ASHLEIGH Gentle cried, then fainted, after she won the World Series triathlon in Montreal in an encouraging sign for a home town victory at the Commonwealth Games.

Surf honour Surf Hall of Fame for shark attack survivors

Surfers' Hall of Fame inductees Bethany Hamilton and Mick Fanning pose in Huntington Beach, Calif., Friday, Aug. 4, 2017. (Nick Agro/The Orange County Register via AP)
THEY’VE both had encounters with sharks and both have overcome major injuries so it seems right Bethany Hamilton and Mick Fanning were inducted into Surfers Hall of Fame together.

Train-on squad Jillaroos fitter, faster than ever before

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JILLAROOS coach Brad Donald says he has opted for a broad 40-strong squad to ensure every position is covered in case of injury leading into the women’s rugby league World Cup.

Ultimate Guide Wallaroos chasing World Cup rugby history

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IT’S one of the few world sporting events Australian sportswomen have yet to win - a rugby World Cup. SWOOP’S Guide to the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017 has everything you need to know.

Netball Guide Diamonds ready to make mark

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SUPER Netball has been run and run but things are just about to heat up when it comes to international netball. Our guide to the Diamonds and the task ahead for our top netballers.

Australian matches Matildas to put on ‘cracking show’

Australian Matildas player Kyah Simon poses for a photograph at Pepper Stadium in Penrith on Wednesday, July 5, 2017. Football Federation Australia (FFA) today announced that the Westfield Matildas will play Brazil in a two-match International friendly Series at Pepper Stadium, Penrith on Saturday 16 September and McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle on Tuesday 19 September. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts) NO ARCHIVING
FOOTBALL star Kyah Simon has promised the Matildas will put on a ‘cracking show’ when they take on the team which destroyed their Olympic dream in Rio.

Farewell Riccio: 20 reasons Bolt is the greatest

Jamaica's Usain Bolt gestures as he poses after placing third in the men's 100m final during the World Athletics Championships in London Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
CALL him Lightning Bolt. Call him U-Bolt. Call him this generation’s Michael Jordan or Muhammad Ali. David Riccio looks at 20 reasons why Usain Bolt will always be the GREATEST.