Aussie soars back to form in Zurich Weltklasse meet Australia's world high jump champion Nicola Olyslagers has soared again on a sensational night of athletics in Zurich when two world records were broken. AAP · Aug 27
Mondo's world: Lightning can't strike twice for Aussie Kurtis Marschall, fresh from his Commonwealth Games treble, has been downed by pole vault king Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis at the Lausanne Diamond League. AAP · Aug 20
Gout Gout blown out: Aussie schooled on big-time bow Australian teenage athletics sensation Gout Gout could only finish sixth on his Diamond League debut at the Bislett Games in Oslo, up against the sprint elite. AAP · Jun 10
Keely Hodgkinson pipped to 800m crown despite personal best at Stockholm Diamond League Hodgkinson was back in her favoured heat but was stunned by Switzerland’s Audrey Werro The Independent UK · Jun 8
Keely Hodgkinson hints at assault on 42-year-old 800m world record in London Keely Hodgkinson has her sights on the oldest track and field world record at the Diamond League meeting in London in July The Guardian - UK · May 28
Mondo Duplantis and Shericka Jackson claim wins in Diamond League opener in Shanghai The Swedish superstar fell just short of a 17th world record, with wins in Shanghai for Gift Leotlela in the men’s 100m and Jamaica's Shericka Jackson came out on top in the women’s 100m with Great Britain’s Amy Hunt down in fifth The Independent UK · May 16
Sports quiz of the week: youngsters, old timers, records, protests and posh grub Have you followed the big stories in football, rugby, golf, baseball, horse racing, winter sports, F1, snooker and more? The Guardian - UK · Mar 20
Marschall into elite pole vault club with landmark leap Pole vaulter Kurtis Marschall has joined an elite club, becoming the fourth Australian to clear the milestone six-metre mark. AAP · Feb 23
Tadej Pogačar has never been nominated for BBC Sports Personality World Sport Star of the Year – why not? The Slovenian is arguably the greatest sportsperson in the world right now, but has been snubbed Cycling Weekly · Dec 16, 2025
Feuding Mohamed Salah Given Chance to Emulate Messi, Ronaldo, Pele With Award Nomination Salah has been nominated for a prestigious individual award just as he’s in the midst of a stormy standoff with Arne Slot. Sports Illustrated · Dec 9, 2025
Duplantis wins top award and takes aim at Grand Slam Track’s exclusion of field events Armand Duplantis capped a remarkable 2025, in which he broke four world records and won a world title, by being named World Athletics’ male athlete of the year The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2025
Olyslagers leaps into the mix for World athlete award Australian high jumper Nicola Olyslagers is one of six global champions short-listed for World Athletics' women's athlete of the year award. AAP · Nov 5, 2025
Sports quiz of the week: shirts, shocks, stars and a stone-skimming scandal Have you been following the big stories in football, athletics, golf, cricket, rugby, boxing and stone skimming? The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2025
Armand Duplantis breaks the men's pole vault world record again Armand Duplantis breaks the men's pole vault world record again. We take a look at Duplantis's vault of 6.3 metres on Monday. The Sports Daily · Sep 16, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Sep 15, 2025 Kurtis Marschall shines light on pole vault camaraderie in epic Tokyo final The South Australian’s bronze medal was not the only reason for celebration in a historic world championship final
The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025 Mondo Duplantis world record lights up Tokyo to underline Swede’s new status The 25-year-old dazzled in Tokyo to break the world record for a 14th time in another dominant display to the delight of 55,000 in attendance
International Business Times · Sep 15, 2025 Duplantis Reaches New Heights, Beamish Makes Kiwi History At Worlds The world athletics championships were, not for the first time, the Armand Duplantis show on Monday although though New Zealand's Geordie Beamish did his best to share the spotlight after a shock win in the 3,000 metres steeplechase.
International Business Times · Sep 15, 2025 Duplantis Sets New Pole Vault Record As Retains World Title Sweden's Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis set a new world record of 6.30 metres as he sensationally defended his world pole vault title in Tokyo on Monday.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2025 Raising the bar: Duplantis leads the stars aiming to break world records in Tokyo From the pole vaulter in a class of his own to Kipyegon and Warholm, the world championships that begin in Japan this weekend offer tantalising chances for new global marks
AAP · Aug 27, 2025 Diamond bound: Olyslagers leaps to glory in Zurich Nicola Olyslagers has won the Diamond League high jump title with a record-breaking display that's sent a message to all her world championship rivals.
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The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025 Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon falls agonisingly short of becoming first woman to break four-minute mile The Kenyan aimed to become the first woman to run a mile in under four minutes
The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2025 Sports quiz of the week: Lions, Le Mans, Royal Ascot, Euros and Club World Cup Have you been paying attention to the football, athletics, golf, rugby union, horse racing, darts and ice hockey?
The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2025 Mondo Duplantis revels in ‘biggest goal and dream’ after pole vault world record in Stockholm Duplantis cleared his latest world record height on home soil to make the achievement extra special
AAP · Jun 15, 2025 Soaring in Sweden: Olyslagers, Duplantis hit heights Nicola Olyslagers has won her latest Diamond League high jump duel in Stockholm on a night pole vault legend 'Mondo' Duplantis again soared to new heights.