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Lachlan Renshaw has won an 800m at the Oxy High performance meet in Los Angeles, check out the race footage ,... http://t.co/CASc0Tui
May 19, 2012, 12:25 pmThis week Len Johnson writes about the road back for Craig Mottram. Great Read http://t.co/PQCc2xTH
May 18, 2012, 8:22 pmAthletics Australia release official announcement on Olympic marathon team... http://t.co/OtA4J8i5
May 17, 2012, 12:36 amJeff Hunt & Martin Dent added to Olympic Team... http://t.co/rUJmodCl
May 16, 2012, 10:20 amJordan Williamsz runs 3:36.74 in the US. Merber with new college 1500m record. Race Video http://t.co/v1VbB3Sv
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IAAF News
- Cheruiyot the standout among the stars at the Kenyan Police champs in Nairobi May 19, 2012
- Bekele to return to Oslo - Samsung Diamond League May 18, 2012
- Murer hoping for revenge in Rio, Maggi gunning for 7m – Preview May 18, 2012
- Hot men’s 10Km the focus on busy athletics weekend in Manchester – Preview May 18, 2012
- Bolt confirms Zurich return - Samsung Diamond League May 18, 2012
- Stellar men's High Jump field taking shape, Collins joins 100m clash in Rome - Samsung Diamond League May 18, 2012
- Arslan and Belotti triumph at WMRA kick-off in Willer Sur Thur May 18, 2012
- The pressure of nine, or the pressure of 1.3 billion? Hurdlers speak in Shanghai – Samsung Diamond League May 18, 2012
- Powell one of several stars with points to prove in Shanghai – PREVIEW – Samsung Diamond League May 18, 2012
- Ohuruogu latest champion added to Ostrava line-up - IAAF World Challenge May 17, 2012
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Kelly Hetherington
Australian Stars of Track and Field Fly into Adelaide for Classic
The Athletics Australia Tour officially launches with the Qantas Adelaide Track Classic, which takes place on the 28th January. After completing meetings in Brisbane and Newcastle, the Adelaide Track Classic is the first meeting where we get to see some of our biggest stars of athletics in Australia - such as Steve Hooker, Jeff Riseley, Ryan Gregson and Alana Boyd. We will also see other World and Olympic representatives such as Benn Harradine, Dani Samuels and Sally Pearson in what shapes as an excellent meeting across many events.
Read moreNational Update - Brisbane, Newcastle plus Vaulters Flying High in Perth
Although some may suggest that it has been a quiet start to the domestic season, there have been some very encouraging results from around Australia. The official Qantas AA Tour commences with the Adelaide Track Classic on the 28th of January, although we have already see AA Tour events in Brisbane and Newcastle.
We first take a look at some of the top performances from the Brisbane Track Classic on the 14th January:
Read moreAA Tour Preview: Brisbane Track Classic
We continue to focus on up and coming athletes throughout the domestic season, with the Brisbane Track Classic showcasing many athletes who are looking to become the next big star of track and field in Australia. In Brisbane the women's 800m looks set to be one of the more hotly contested events, so we decided to focus in on a middle distance star on the rise - Kelly Hetherington.
Read moreGreat Support Acts to Mottram and Co. at Zatopek:10
Many of the track and field fans who will turn up on Saturday for the Zatopek:10 will be there to watch the likes of Craig Mottram, Ben St.Lawrence and David McNeill go head to head with the Kenyans in the 10000m, but don't dismiss the other quality events on the program.
Read more18 Aussies Ready for Action at World University Games
Shenzhen, China
There is less than a week to go before 19 Australian athletes take to the track for the 2011 World University Games. A talented team lead by the likes of Lachlan Renshaw, Zoe Buckman and Sean Wroe will try and emulate the performances from the 2009 Games, where Australia took home 5 medals (4 gold and 1 silver) when the Games were held in Belgrade, Serbia.
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