Josh Kerr reflects on his Commonwealth gold win in Glasgow, his disciplined "monastic" training life in Albuquerque, and his ambitions for the 1500m world record. He discusses balancing public persona with private life, the economics of track and field, and the importance of enjoying success.
Australia's men's 4x100m relay team, including Lachlan Kennedy, Calab Law, Josh Azzopardi, Rohan Browning, and Chris Ius, received their Commonwealth Games gold medals in a delayed, understated ceremony in Glasgow, marking a historic win and highlighting significant investment in the nation's athletics program.
Australian athletes delivered an unprecedented performance on the final day of Commonwealth Games athletics, securing seven gold medals. Highlights include a podium sweep in the women's mile led by Abbey Caldwell, a historic 4x100m men's relay victory, and Kurtis Marschall's third consecutive pole vault gold, surpassing a Games record.
India's para athletes achieved their best-ever performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, securing seven medals (three gold, two silver, two bronze) and matching the country's total from all previous editions combined.
Australian race walker Isaac Beacroft won 10,000m gold at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, celebrating early. Sarah Billings secured Australia's first women's 800m bronze in 36 years, but pole vaulter Nina Kennedy and sprinters Torrie Lewis and Lachie Kennedy expressed disappointment with their results.
Audrey Werro ran the third-fastest 800m in history (1:53.80) in Paris, closing in on Jarmila Kratochvilova's 40-year world record. Werro will next face Britain's Keely Hodgkinson at the European Championships in August, setting the stage for a potential record-breaking clash.
Sprint sensation Eddie Nketia, set to debut for Australia at the Commonwealth Games after switching from New Zealand, is confident he can run even faster than his recent eye-catching times, aiming for sub-9.6 seconds.
Noah Lyles set a new 150m world record of 14.67 seconds at the Golden Spike meet in Ostrava. Australian sprinter Gout Gout finished third in a national record of 14.96, improving on his previous Diamond League performance.
India's Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has named a 32-member squad for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, featuring stars like Neeraj Chopra and emerging talents. The contingent, with 22 men and 10 women, includes strong representation in jumps and throws, with provisional selections for Chopra and Selva Prabhu pending future performances.
17-year-old American Cooper Lutkenhaus stunned Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi by winning the 800m at the Bislett Stadion in 1:42.08. Australian Gout Gout finished sixth in the 200m, receiving advice from Letsile Tebogo.
London will host an all-female Athlos athletics meeting on September 18, founded by Alexis Ohanian, aiming to be "F1 for track and field." The event at StoneX Stadium features top athletes like Sha'Carri Richardson and Gabby Thomas competing for a $2.1m prize pot.
Australian sprinter Eddie Nketia clocked a 9.74s 100m at a US college meet, but the time won't count due to a strong tailwind. He expressed optimism about future legal PBs and competing internationally.
Allyson Felix is targeting a remarkable Olympic return at Los Angeles 2028, driven by the pull of competing at home rather than expectations of success. The most decorated woman in track and field history is balancing family life with a measured comeback attempt, aiming to test her limits once more, even as she openly acknowledges the challenges of returning at 42.
Sabastian Sawe's historic sub-two-hour marathon at the London Marathon is being hailed as a potential 21st-century sporting equivalent to Sir Roger Bannister's four-minute mile. The article explores this comparison, examining the feat's significance, the technological advancements that enabled it, and its place among other legendary sporting achievements.
Usain Bolt has advised Australian sprint prodigy Gout Gout to surround himself with a strong support team to maintain focus and avoid distractions that come with track and field success. The 18-year-old, who has drawn comparisons to the Jamaican great, recently won the 200m title at the Australian Athletics Championships in 19.67 seconds and the under-20 100m in 10.21 seconds. Brisbane hosts the Olympics in 2032 where Gout is being talked about as a potential gold medallist.
Usain Bolt has urged rising Australian sprinter Gout Gout to find a good support network and stay focused on track and field as the 18-year-old's career accelerates. Gout retained the 200m title at the Australian Athletics Championships on 12 April in 19.67 seconds, beating Erriyon Knighton's world under-20 record and bettering Bolt's time from 2004. Bolt, who has previously said Gout "looks like young me", warned that distractions could derail his career. Gout is set to make his Diamond League debut in Oslo on 10 June but will skip the Commonwealth Games to focus on the World Under-20 Championships in Oregon in August.
