Is this a new era of Australian Athletics? If public and media interest since the Paris Games are anything to go by, it certainly seems so. Bruce McAvaney thinks it is. Australia’s broadcasters appear to agree, and have invested in the TV rights for the upcoming world championships to capitalise on the interest. So, whether you are a rusted on follower of all things athletics or new to the scene, lured by a certain Ipswich teenager, here is everything you need to know about following world championships from Australia, which start on Saturday.
