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Aussie's Ultimate shock after hitting athletics jackpot

High jumper Nicola Olyslagers has pocketed over $A100,000 with a runner's up finish on the first night of athletics' lucrative new Ultimate Championship.

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How Keely Hodgkinson and Audrey Werro have revolutionised the 800m

The performances of Hodgkinson and Werro, along with Femke Broeders-Bol, makes it inevitable that a world record set in 1983 is finally set to be broken, as phenomenal athletes push each other to be faster

The Independent UK

Myers out to lead Aussies to Ultimate athletics high

Cameron Myers and fellow 1500m hope Jess Hull are ready to lead a small but powerful Australian contingent at World Athletics' inaugural Ultimate Championship.

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Brave new world: Ultimate Championship brings glowing javelins and $10m prize fund to track and field

New event aims to revolutionise the sport with promises of bigger prize money and a greater role for athletes

The Guardian - UK

Usain Bolt pleased athletes can cash in for putting their ‘bodies on the line’

The inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship has a prize pot of more than £7million.

The Independent UK

How 1500m grudge match will define new World Ultimate Championships

IN FOCUS: Men’s 1500m running has been responsible for some of the most explosive drama in athletics over the past two seasons - and it will all come to a head at this weekend’s first-ever Ultimate Championships. By Flo Clifford

The Independent UK

Kerr v Ingebrigtsen is back - and it's exactly what athletics needs

At the World Athletics Ultimate Championship, the Kerr v Ingebrigtsen rivalry will be rekindled - and it's exactly what athletics needs

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'Smart javelin' brings sensors and real-time data analysis to athletics

TDK will debut its new sensor-powered Smart Javelin at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest.

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World Athletics Ultimate Championships schedule, start times, prize money and how to watch on TV

Josh Kerr, Jakob Ingebrigtsen, Amy Hunt and Keely Hodgkinson are all set to star in Budapest to conclude the 2026 outdoor season

The Independent UK

Mondo can sing, too: Duplantis releases 'Gold' as anthem for Ultimate Championship

Swedish pole vaulter Armand “Mondo” Duplantis is singing about his favorite color in a promotion for the first Ultimate Championship

The Independent UK

Seb Coe insists empty seats in Birmingham won’t harm London’s bid for 2029 worlds

World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe, rejected suggestions that poor crowds at the European championships could harm London’s bid for the 2029 worlds

The Guardian - UK

FIA lifts sanctions on Russian, Belarusian drivers

Racing drivers from Russia and Belarus will be permitted to race under their national flag, following earlier restrictions placed on them due to the Russo-Ukrainian war

Motorsport

‘Show the necessary respect’: German athlete Kolbe slams racist abuse of teammates

The 800m runner used a post-race TV interview to condemn online racism, saying of her own mentions ‘I don’t want to imagine what itwould be like if I wasn’t as white as I am’

The Guardian - UK

The hidden consequence of Birmingham 2026’s extortionate prices

The 2026 European Athletics Championships at Alexander Stadium have been marred by thousands of empty seats, partly caused by extortionate prices, and this could have an unforeseen knock-on effect

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Athletics: Russian federation files fresh CAS challenge against World Athletics sanctions

Russian Athletics has filed a new appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport. This action challenges sanctions imposed by World Athletics regarding athlete participation. Russian athletes have been excluded from international events since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. World Athletics maintains its stance, citing war and integrity concerns for…

The Guardian - UK

London to face Rome, Munich and Nairobi after confirming 2029 World Athletics bid

London has submitted its bid for the 2029 World Athletics Championships after reaching an agreement with West Ham to allow it host the event in September

The National (Scotland)

Josh Kerr will have to be in 'world record' to win Commonwealth Mile, says Cram

Olympic silver medallist Steve Cram reckons Josh Kerr will have to be in "world record" shape if he's to win the Commonwealth Mile.

International Business Times UK

WTA's New DNA Test Rule: One Swab Determines Your Tennis Career

The Women's Tennis Association will require a one-time DNA sex test for eligibility on its tour from 2026, aiming to ensure fair competition by confirming biological sex through an SRY gene test.

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The Independent UK

Female tennis players must undergo genetic sex testing to play on WTA Tour

The decision sees the WTA move in line with the IOC and other sporting governing bodies including World Athletics, despite there being no transgender women in professional tennis

The Independent UK

Russia launches court appeal against World Athletics ban due to Ukraine war

World Athletics has excluded Russia from international events since its invasion of Ukraine in 2022

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Germany calls reports Russian soldiers are being trained in China ‘deeply disturbing’

German foreign ministry says anything that enables Russia to continue its war of aggression against Ukraine represents a ‘threat’ to Germany’s security. What we know on day 1,592

The Economic Times

India remains worst offender in AIU's June list of global dope cheats

India has once again topped the Athletics Integrity Unit's list of dope offenders, with 162 names, underscoring a persistent doping crisis in the nation's sports. Kenya and Russia follow with significant numbers. The Athletics Federation of India has been re-categorised to Category A, signifying the highest doping risk, demanding more…

The Economic Times

Neeraj Chopra to compete in Asian Games in Japan, AFI confirms

Neeraj Chopra, the javelin champion, is ready to defend his Asian Games title later this year in Japan. The Athletics Federation of India confirmed his participation for the September-October event. Following a successful recovery from his injury, Chopra's performance remains impressive as he prepares for the Commonwealth Games. Meanwhile, India…

The Guardian - UK

IOC scraps 130 years of tradition by paying athletes $10,000 at Olympics

The IOC revealed on Wednesday it had set up a £106m fund that would pay a grant of $10,000 to every athlete, six months after competing

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The Saucony Endorphin Elite 3 delivers a wildly fast and bouncy ride and is softer than pretty much any other shoe I’ve tried, which is both its strength and a drawback, depending on your preferences.

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