Top coach heads to Gold Coast
Nicole JefferySuper coach Michael Bohl will relocate from Brisbane to a new high-performance program based on the Gold Coast.
How fear drove Dani
Nicole Jeffery, LondonEight years after she won a world title at 21, Dani Stevens has launched herself back onto a global podium.
Veterans bolster our world returns
Nicole JefferyPositive signs in London augur well for the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in 2018.
Pearson to race on the flat
Nicole Jeffery, LondonSally Pearson will have barely a week to celebrate winning her second world title before she will be back in action.
ATHLETICSDani the ultimate throwback
Nicole JefferyAustralia’s discus queen Dani Stevens returns to the top of a global medal podium for the first time since 2009.
Tokyo Games too far for Rio chief
Nicole JefferyKitty Chiller will not be the chef de mission of the Australian Olympic team at the Tokyo Games in 2020.
Golden Girl for the 21st century
Nicole Jeffery, LondonSally Pearson’s record makes her our best of the modern era.
‘Proud’ Pearson roars back
NICOLE JEFFERYAfter coming back from four years of injuries to win her second world title in London today, Sally Pearson’s overwhelming emotion is pride.
ATHLETICS‘Far out, that was bloody hard’
Nicole JefferySally Pearson proves herself as one of the great competitors of our time, coming back from two years of injury to win her second world title.
Bolt sets the stage for farewell
Nicole JefferyThe world’s greatest sprinter made a surprise appearance as he anchored the Jamaican team to victory in the relay heats.
‘I won’t throw out of fear’
Nicole JefferyDani Stevens vows to take a different approach in the discus final as she learns a valuable lesson from her finish in Rio.
ATHLETICSWrong turn costs runner medal
Nicole JefferyThis is the world championships at which anything goes — from horror falls to inexplicable wrong turns.
ATHLETICSPearson rival almost blows it
Nicole Jeffery‘I don’t like going in not the fastest’ was Sally Pearson’s response after a blistering 100m hurdles semi-final victory. It wasn’t as simple for her main rival.
Turk fractures London fairytales
Nicole JefferyThere were two possible fairytale results in the 200m final in London. We got neither as a Turk stole the show.
Aussie to clean up athletics
Nicole Jeffery, LondonStopping the booing is just the start of Brett Clothier’s role.
World Athletics ChampionshipsShe’s back: Sally into semis
Nicole JefferyIn her first appearance at the world championships in four years, Sally Pearson qualifies third fastest for the semi-finals.
ATHLETICSNo fairytale for barred sprinter
Nicole JefferyIsaac Makwala finally able to run for a world championship medal after being banned from the stadium — but even he was upstaged during a remarkable race.
ATHLETICSMathews silences his doubts
Nicole JefferyLast week everything was falling apart Luke Mathews, but the Aussie has fought back to top 1500m heats.
Sally has reason to believe
Nicole Jeffery, in LondonThe world’s sprint hurdlers ‘should fear’ former Olympic champion Sally Pearson, says head coach Craig Hilliard.
ATHLETICSTiernan takes great leap forward
Nicole JefferyPatrick Tiernan has battled back from his ‘embarrassing’ 10,000m final. As comebacks go, this one was a bit special.
Aussie vaults into record books
Nicole Jeffery, LondonOne statistic underlines the potential of Australia’s 20-year-old pole vaulter Kurtis Marschall.
ATHLETICS‘I can mix it with the big dogs’
Nicole JefferyAussies were crashing all around, but 20-year-old pole vaulter Kurtis Marschall stood tall to finish seventh in his first world championship final.
Semenya outfoxed in 1500m
Nicole Jeffery, LondonFor the first time since the IAAF’s hyperandrogenism rules were struck down, Caster Semenya seemed after a race.
BreakingSlim medal hopes take a hit
Nicole JefferyAustralia’s most reliable medal winner has been forced out the world championships in London with a hamstring strain.
ATHLETICSJamaica finally on the board
Nicole JefferyIt’s taken longer than many predicted, but sprinting powerhouse Jamaica finally has a gold medal at the world championships.
‘One of best we’ve ever seen’
Nicole JefferyInternational athletics community honours Betty Cuthbert with a minute of silence at world championships in London.
Trengove breaks through
Nicole Jeffery, LondonKerryn McCann is never far from Jess Trengove’s thoughts.
Javelin find gears for big show
Nicole JefferyAustralia’s Kelsey-Lee Roberts has warned there is “more to come’’ in the world championships javelin final.
ATHLETICS‘Dive doesn’t feel too good now’
Nicole JefferyHow much did American Olympic silver medallist Tori Bowie want the world 100m title in London last night?