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Unwanted and unloved – but here are 10 reasons to watch the Commonwealth Games

The Commonwealth Games may seem odd in the modern sporting landscape, but they remain a uniquely relaxed sporting event that will provide excitement and drama in Glasgow over the next 10 days

The Independent UK

Sabastian Sawe’s sub-two hour marathon is the Roger Bannister moment of our time

Sunday’s landmark in London was not only unexpected, dramatic and historic – it was a once-in-a-generation moment

The Guardian - UK

Echoing Landy, the mile returns to Commonwealth Games

The 2026 Commonwealth Games will feature the biggest swimming programme ever - and a return on the track of the mile event once graced by Bannister and Landy.

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Have We Reached Our Athletic Limits?

From the start, SI has chronicled the chase to redefine athletic potential. What frontiers will we explore in the next 70 years?

Sports Illustrated

Famous sporting moment bugged humble Landy

Former Governor of Victoria, legendary runner and famed insect collector John Landy, who died in February, has been remembered at a State Memorial Service.

AAP

Legendary athlete, state governor, scientist and butterfly collector John Landy remembered at state memorial service

Former governor and champion runner John Landy is remembered as a humble man "renowned for his integrity", at a state memorial service in Melbourne.

ABC News

Australian athletics great John Landy remembered as an 'inspiration'

Tributes have poured in for Landy following his death at the age of 91, with the Australian fondly remembered for his talent as an athlete and for his outstanding sportsmanship.

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John Landy, pursuer of Bannister's 4-minute mile, dies at 91

John Landy, an Australian runner who dueled with Roger Bannister in a bid to become the first person to run a four-minute mile, has died

The Independent UK

Tributes pour in for trailblazer Landy

Athletics Australia and World Athletics have paid tribute to the late John Landy, who became only the second man to break the four-minute barrier for the mile.

AAP

Victoria records 15 Covid deaths, NSW 11 and Qld eight; flood fatalities – as it happened

Two people, including an SES volunteer, have died after being swept away in Queensland flood waters, bringing the toll to four. This blog is now closed

The Guardian - AU

Athletics great John Landy dies, aged 91

Middle-distance running great John Landy has died at the age of 91 after an accomplished life that included some of the great moments in Australian sport.

AAP

Landy a shining example on track and off

Middle-distance running great John Landy's dignity characterised an accomplished life that included some of the most memorable moments in Australian sport.

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