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Jess Hull after winning silver in the 1500.

‘My time is coming:’ Jess Hull’s fighting words after taking down national record

Australian star Jess Hull has won her second world indoor medal in a weekend while Adam Spencer also landed a surprise maiden gong.

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Torrie Lewis could race Adaejah Hodge at this year’s Commonwealth Games.

Her rival was banned for doping, but got a discount. Torrie Lewis could race her within months

New world champion Torrie Lewis is on a collision course to face the drug cheat who initially denied her gold after seven months of her two-year doping ban was suspended.

  • Michael Gleeson
Gout Gout is embraced by his mother Monica Gout after his win in the 200m.

Sick but still slick: Gout overcomes illness, caps title win with hug from mum

The Australian sprint star wasn’t at his best at the Queensland Athletics Championships, but he says his performance was an important stepping stone to achieving higher goals.

  • Michael Gleeson
Gout Gout clocks 10 seconds flat for the 100m at the Dane Bird-Smith Shield Meet at the Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre.

‘No one knew we were coming’: How Gout’s secret race captured worldwide attention

Gout Gout keeps defying expectations, which is a tantalising prospect for those who’ll get to see him run in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney in coming weeks.

  • Michael Gleeson
Gout Gout’s remarkable feats just keep coming.

‘Only a matter of time’: Gout Gout stuns with a record-equalling time in the 100 metres

The teenage sprint sensation clocked the equal-fastest legal time run by an Australian on home soil.

  • Anna Harrington and Roy Ward
Gout Gout has secured a new partnership with Vegemite.

‘Wanted to be a kid a little longer’: Gout Gout’s crazy life is just beginning

Australia’s leading sprint sensation has revealed the real reason behind his Commonwealth Games withdrawal, and the path he will take towards stardom.

  • Nick Wright
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Gout Gout competing at last year’s World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

Gout Gout reveals why he won’t run at this year’s Commonwealth Games

Australia’s teenage sprint sensation has opted against running in Glasgow, prioritising another high profile event.

  • Michael Gleeson
Australia’s biggest sporting names feature in our quiz.

Test your 2025 sport smarts: From Piastri’s rise to Postecoglou’s demise and Melham’s double delight

How closely were you following Australian sport in 2025? Our Year In Sport quiz will separate the contenders from the pretenders. How many questions can you answer correctly?

  • Greg Dundas
Osei-Nketia has big dreams for his journey in the green and gold.

Trans-Tasman defection: This star NZ sprinter has run 9.96 seconds. He now races for Australia

New Zealand’s fastest man has changed allegiances in a move that could have major ramifications for Australian sprinting.

  • John Salvado
Nicola Olyslagers at the awards ceremony in Monaco.

She won gold medals and broke records in 2025. But this Aussie high jumper’s year just got better

Bruce McAvaney’s outstanding lifetime of work, and Nicola Olyslagers’ outstanding year, has delivered the Australians two of World Athletics’ highest accolades.

  • Michael Gleeson