World Athletics has ratified Gout Gout's 19.67sec 200m time as the World U20 record, despite initial skepticism over wind conditions and performance levels. The 18-year-old Australian sprinter's record surpasses Erriyon Knighton's previous mark.
World Athletics has ratified Gout Gout's 19.67sec 200m time set at the Australian Championships in Sydney as the World U20 record, despite initial skepticism over wind conditions. The 18-year-old's performance also saw him break his personal best and the Oceanian record.
Treasury claims 90% of young Australians will benefit from the Albanese government's tax proposals, including a $1,000 tax deduction and reforms to capital gains tax and negative gearing. The reforms face opposition criticism and internal Labor tensions, particularly over potential impacts on young investors with share market holdings.
The Washington Nationals will ban individuals after a banner promoting a white nationalist website was unfurled during a game. The banner, which included calls to 'SAVE AMERICA' and 'DEPORT 100+ MILLION', was quickly removed, and the team is cooperating with police.
The New York Mets lost 5-4 to the Washington Nationals at Citi Field on Thursday, completing a disastrous 3-6 homestand. The Mets have lost 17 of their last 20 games and own the worst record in baseball at 10-21. Manager Carlos Mendoza acknowledged the team must start winning series, while setup man Luke Weaver gave up a go-ahead two-run homer to CJ Abrams in the eighth inning.
