Athletics

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Christopher Mitrevski has dug deep and put everything into the Men's Long Jump qualifying round to leap 7.83m, but will unfortunately miss a spot in the Men's Long Jump final.

 

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Tokyo has produced another hot and humid morning for the Marathon, with an epic photo finish to kick start Monday morning.

A huge run by Tim Vincent has seen the Victorian cross in 44th in a time of 2:20:12, while Liam Boudin finished 57th in 2:24:39.

 

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At just 20 years of age, Torrie Lewis has delivered a performance that has captivated the nation. Flashing home in 11.14, Lewis finishes her Tokyo 100m campaign as 14th in the world.

 

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Aussie stalwart Brandon Starc concludes his Tokyo campaign with the High Jumper clearing 2.16m in the qualifying round.

 

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Not the night Roman Anastasios planned, as the Melbourne Uni athlete bows out of the Men's High Jump qualifying round with a sole clearance at 2.16m in Tokyo.

 

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Team comradery dominated the Marathon course, with a bit of heartbreak for Australia in the 100m hurdles, Hammer Throw and 1500m heats.

 

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Top 50 finishes for all 3 Aussie Marathon Women!

Returning to hot and humid conditions in Tokyo, Australia’s three marathon runners have conquered the world stage.

Vanessa Wilson led the way with 38th and a season’s best of 2:39:17, Sarah Klein finished in 42nd (2:41:46), while Tara Palm secured 48th in 2:44:51.

 

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Henderson and McMillen surge through the streets of Tokyo.

Rebecca Henderson has returned to #Tokyo2025 in style to claim 21st (1:31:05) in the Women's 20km Race Walks.

Elizabeth McMillen crossed in 1:34:58 for 33rd, while West Aussie Alexandra Griffin sustained an injury early in the race and had to retire.

 

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Camryn Newton-Smith and Tori West have capped off a massive two days of competition in the Women's Heptathlon.
Newton-Smith finishes 16th (5,925 points) and West claims 17th (5,778 points).

 

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Australia's men have done the green and gold proud.

Rhydian Cowley has finished fast to claim 20th (1:31:18), Declan Tingay crossed in 23rd (1:21:3) and Tim Fraser claims 39th (1:24:55).

 

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Heartbreak for Australia as the Women's 4x100m relay fail to progress after a mishap at Change 1.

 

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Unleashing a huge opening throw of 63.58m in the Women's Javelin Throw, Mackenzie Little returns to the World Athletics Championship podium.

The NSW athlete was in medal contention from the get-go and collects her second bronze medal at the World Athletics Championships.

 

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History makers Davies & Hall deliver stellar 5000m runs.

Australia never had two women in the World Championship 5000m Final before tonight, and Rose Davies and Linden Hall did not disappoint.

Equaling the country's highest finish at the World Championships, Davies placed 10th (15:03.61) and Hall just behind in 11th (15:04.03).

 

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Heartbreak for the Aussies.

After setting a new Oceania Record in the men's 4x400m relay, the team has been disqualified after Aidan Murphy was outside of the changeover mark when he took the baton.

The relay team of Cooper Sherman, Reece Holder, Aidan Murphy and Thomas Reynolds had qualified for the final with a 2:58.00 run, finishing in third place in their heat, but will now miss the final.

After crossing the line with a blistering finish, the Men were disqualified and have been unsuccessful with their appeal.


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Hull does the nation proud in the 800m Final!


Jessica Hull has delivered a massive World Athletics Championships campaign and completes her #Tokyo2025 journey with 8th in the Women's 800m Final.
A fast and flat-out 800m has seen Hull cross in a flying 1:57.30.

 

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Robinson delivers fastest ever Aussie 5000m at the World Championships

In a display of absolute excellence, Ky Robinson has defied odds to sprint home and claim 4th at the World Championships.
An incredible final 150m, Robinson crosses in 12:59.61 to deliver a monumental run in #Tokyo2025!

 

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Eleanor Patterson has dug deep, but has bowed out of the Women's High Jump final with a best clearance of 1.97m.
Battling extremely wet conditions, Patterson finishes 5th.

 

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WOW!!
Olyslagers claims GOLD!

Nicola Olyslagers is the Women's High Jump World Champion.
A critical first clearance at 2.00m secured the Australian high jumper the gold medal, with the World Champion narrowly missing 2.02m in wet and difficult conditions.