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Roar Rookie

Are we in a renaissance of Australian distance running?

Recent results suggest Australian distance running is in an exciting renaissance phase. Three runners have stood out and recently produced Australian records on the world stage.

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Mick Jeffrey said Roar Rookie

Sep

The key now that the pace is at the world class standard is to get the mental side of Olympic racing down pat. With no p…(more)

Athletics

Sep

Are we in a renaissance of Australian distance running?

Duncan

Roar Rookie

Duncan

Roar Rookie

Are we in a renaissance of Australian distance running?

Recent results suggest Australian distance running is in an exciting renaissance phase. Three runners have stood out and recently produced Australian records on the world stage.

Athletics

Sep

Duncan

Roar Rookie

Duncan

Roar Rookie

Are we in a renaissance of Australian distance running?

Recent results suggest Australian distance running is in an exciting renaissance phase. Three runners have stood out and recently produced Australian records on the world stage.

Athletics

Sep

spruce moose

Roar Guru

20 years on: What it was like to be there when Cathy won

Athletics

Sep

20 years on: What it was like to be there when Cathy won

Mitch

Roar Rookie

We need to take the pressure off our Olympians

Athletics

Sep

Mitch

Roar Rookie

Athletics deserves more attention in Australia

Athletics

Sep

Gazbo

Roar Guru

Is the Caster Semenya ruling a human rights violation?

Athletics

2019

Is the Caster Semenya ruling a human rights violation?

spruce moose

Roar Guru

20 years on: What it was like to be there when Cathy won

If you google the capacity for Stadium Australia, it says that during the Olympics the stadium had a capacity of around 110,000 plus change.

Athletics

Sep

Mitch

Roar Rookie

We need to take the pressure off our Olympians

Imagine being told that your job is only relevant, or relevant to anyone outside of your workplace, every four years.

Athletics

Sep

Mitch

Roar Rookie

Athletics deserves more attention in Australia

Stewart McSweyn is the Chris Judd of Australian athletics, if not better… much better.

Athletics

Sep

Gazbo

Roar Guru

Is the Caster Semenya ruling a human rights violation?

The highly controversial decision handed down by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) last week regarding Caster Semenya was always going to spark heated debate and divide opinions.

Athletics

2019

Garry White

Roar Pro

Remembering Sir Roger Bannister

Athletics

2018

John Coomer

Roar Guru

2018 Ironman/Ironwoman to be crowned this weekend

Athletics

2018

Bayden Westerweller

Roar Guru

My road to the 2017 Melbourne Marathon

Athletics

2017

Chris Lewis

Roar Guru

What the IAAF can do to stop drug cheats

Athletics

2017

What the IAAF can do to stop drug cheats

Garry White

Roar Pro

Remembering Sir Roger Bannister

Runners live their lives by the stopwatch. Perhaps, in its own way, an accelerated metaphor for the heart-drumming business of life.

Athletics

2018

John Coomer

Roar Guru

2018 Ironman/Ironwoman to be crowned this weekend

The final round of the Ocean 6 Series will be held at North Cronulla this weekend, with both the Ironman and Ironwoman titles are still up for grabs.

Athletics

2018

Bayden Westerweller

Roar Guru

My road to the 2017 Melbourne Marathon

Sunday marks the 40th edition of the Melbourne Marathon, and on a personal level it represents the fifth anniversary of this columnist’s voyage into the unknown.

Athletics

2017

Chris Lewis

Roar Guru

What the IAAF can do to stop drug cheats

Has the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) gotten on top of drug cheating? No way.

Athletics

2017

Chris Lewis

Roar Guru

Chris Lewis

Roar Guru

The IAAF decision to limit female testosterone levels for certain female track events is stupid

On 26 April, 2018, the International Association of Athletic Federation (IAAF) made a significant ruling.

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Rugbyrah said Roar Rookie

2019

It is good women compete againgst women. Allowing men to compete in women’s sport is not fair to women.

Athletics

2018

The IAAF decision to limit female testosterone levels for certain female track events is stupid

Chris Lewis

Roar Guru

Chris Lewis

Roar Guru

The IAAF decision to limit female testosterone levels for certain female track events is stupid

On 26 April, 2018, the International Association of Athletic Federation (IAAF) made a significant ruling.

Athletics

2018

Chris Lewis

Roar Guru

Chris Lewis

Roar Guru

The IAAF decision to limit female testosterone levels for certain female track events is stupid

On 26 April, 2018, the International Association of Athletic Federation (IAAF) made a significant ruling.

Athletics

2018

Ritesh Misra

Roar Guru

Ritesh Misra

Roar Guru

A tribute to Usain Bolt

Thousands will never dance again at a stadium to Bob Marley’s One Love. Millions will never see live on TV again the greatest sprinter the world has ever seen.

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Ritesh Misra said Roar Guru

2017

Thats indeed wonderful that u got to see them both. Yes i agree we may not see as good Olympic Athletes in a long time

Athletics

2017

Ritesh Misra

Roar Guru

Ritesh Misra

Roar Guru

A tribute to Usain Bolt

Thousands will never dance again at a stadium to Bob Marley’s One Love. Millions will never see live on TV again the greatest sprinter the world has ever seen.

Athletics

2017

Ritesh Misra

Roar Guru

Ritesh Misra

Roar Guru

A tribute to Usain Bolt

Thousands will never dance again at a stadium to Bob Marley’s One Love. Millions will never see live on TV again the greatest sprinter the world has ever seen.

Athletics

2017

Chris Lewis

Roar Guru

Justin Gatlin, drug cheat or one of the great modern day sprinters?

Athletics

2017

Justin Gatlin, drug cheat or one of the great modern day sprinters?

The Crowd

Roar Guru

Is it a bird, is it a plane? No, It's Usain Bolt

Athletics

2017

Is it a bird, is it a plane? No, It's Usain Bolt

Roar TV

Roar Guru

WATCH: Official tries to deny runner from taking a victory lap

Athletics

2017

WATCH: Official tries to deny runner from taking a victory lap

Adam Julian

Roar Guru

End near for Kiwi running legend Bernie Portenski

Athletics

2017

End near for Kiwi running legend Bernie Portenski

Chris Lewis

Roar Guru

Justin Gatlin, drug cheat or one of the great modern day sprinters?

Given the constant booing that was directed at Justin Gatlin by the London crowd at the 2017 World Athletics Championships – when he was introduced before races and after winning the 100m (beating Usain Bolt) – should Gatlin be treated as a drug cheat or respected as one of the greatest sprinters?

Athletics

2017

The Crowd

Roar Guru

Is it a bird, is it a plane? No, It's Usain Bolt

The greatest sprinter in history goes again this weekend at the IAAF World Championships in London.

Athletics

2017

Roar TV

Roar Guru

WATCH: Official tries to deny runner from taking a victory lap

Officials have an important role in making sure rules and regulations are adhered to in sport, but sometimes the officialdom goes too far.

Athletics

2017

Adam Julian

Roar Guru

End near for Kiwi running legend Bernie Portenski

Bernie Portenski has been slowed at last; the legendary Kiwi runner is consigned to a Wellington hospital bed, planning her own funeral.

Athletics

2017

Ambika Mahapatra new author

Roar Rookie

In coming last, Hamblin and D'Agostino became champions beyond medals

Athletics

2016

In coming last, Hamblin and D'Agostino became champions beyond medals

Connor Bennett

Editor

Olympics: Athletics Day 5 results - men's high jump final live updates, blog

Athletics

2016

Connor Bennett

Editor

Olympics: Athletics Day 3 - men's 100m final highlights, results, live updates, blog

Athletics

2016

Matt Porter

Roar Guru

Humans can't bolt much faster than Usain: What science says about the 100m world record

Athletics

2016

Humans can't bolt much faster than Usain: What science says about the 100m world record

Ambika Mahapatra new author

Roar Rookie

In coming last, Hamblin and D'Agostino became champions beyond medals

The women’s 5000-metre heat saw a race of focussed, ambitious and glory-aspiring athletes trying to jostle their way through to the lead.

Athletics

2016

Connor Bennett

Editor

Olympics: Athletics Day 5 results - men's high jump final live updates, blog

We have Aussies in gold medal action and all over the place today as an already historic four days of track and field continues to light up the Rio games. Catch all the live updates and results on The Roar from 9:30am (AEST).

Athletics

2016

Connor Bennett

Editor

Olympics: Athletics Day 3 - men's 100m final highlights, results, live updates, blog

The fastest race on earth has finally arrived. Usain Bolt look to defend his double Olympic 100m sprint title this morning in an action packed day in the track and field. Catch all the live highlights and results on The Roar from 9:30am (AEST).

Athletics

2016

Matt Porter

Roar Guru

Humans can't bolt much faster than Usain: What science says about the 100m world record

We’ve just watched the incomparable Usain Bolt ensure his immortality as the greatest sprinter of all time with his third successive 100m Olympic Gold medal in Rio.  The world rejoiced and the embattled Rio Olympics organisers and IAAF breathed a sigh of relief as the Great Jamaican ran down twice convicted doping cheat Justin Gatlin to […]

Athletics

2016

Cameron Mee

Roar Guru

Cameron Mee

Roar Guru

Olympics: Athletics Day 8 results - Bolt goes for triple-triple in 4x100m relay, live blog

Saturday marks the second-last day of action from the athletics track for Rio 2016, with Usain Bolt looking to close out his historic triple-triple with gold int the 4×100 relay. Join The Roar for live updates and commentary from 9:20am (AEST).

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Cameron Mee said Roar Guru

2016

In breaking news, America has been disqualified from the men’s relay for a lane violation at the final changeover. Trini…(more)

Athletics

2016

Cameron Mee

Roar Guru

Cameron Mee

Roar Guru

Olympics: Athletics Day 8 results - Bolt goes for triple-triple in 4x100m relay, live blog

Athletics

2016

Cameron Mee

Roar Guru

Cameron Mee

Roar Guru

Olympics: Athletics Day 8 results - Bolt goes for triple-triple in 4x100m relay, live blog

Athletics

2016

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