OpinionAndrew AldersonThe recidivist Russian bear's steely mentalityThe 2013 track and field world championships in Moscow offered an indelible impression of the Russian athletic psyche.14 Nov 04:00 PM
AthleticsAthletics doping: Russia suspended by IAAFAthletics giant Russia was provisionally suspended from track and field today over accusations of "state-sponsored" doping.14 Nov 04:47 AM
AthleticsCoe facing monumental task to clean up athleticsWhether Sebastian Coe will be able to rise to the challenge remains to be seen, writes Daniel Hough11 Nov 06:37 PM
AthleticsDoping scandal not just Russia's problemCOMMENT: Ruling bodies are dead because they have mistaken governance for business, writes Paul Hayward.10 Nov 07:40 AM
OlympicsKenya warned to get serious over dopingThe World Anti-Doping Agency are stepping up efforts to get Kenya banned from international competition for 4 years, including next year's Rio Olympics.07 Nov 04:00 PM
AthleticsCollege Sport: Shot put power on the riseMaddison Wesche brings explosive power and meticulous preparation to a growing body of achievements as a shot putter of real promise.27 Oct 04:30 PM
OlympicsAthletics: Blade jumper eyes RioGerman long jumper Markus Rehm, who wants to compete against able-bodied athletes, took gold at the World Paralympics Championships yesterday.24 Oct 04:00 PM
AthleticsNailing path to medal shotTom Walsh is on the cusp of becoming New Zealand's finest male shot putter at next year's Rio Games.10 Oct 11:06 PM
OpinionLee Hamilton and Angus Hunter: Muscling in on the mythOur skeletal muscle fibres function as part of a wider body system, writes Lee Hamilton and Angus Hunter. Weightlifting can increase the size of skeletal muscles but it can also improve the function of supporting connective tissues.23 Sep 09:27 PM
ParalympicsGrimaldi shaping up as future starHigh Performance Sport New Zealand boss Alex Baumann has spoken of the good work of the administrators in unearthing the future stars.06 Sep 05:00 PM
AthleticsKiwi Olympian's medical dramaKiwi long distance star Kim Smith is lucky to be alive after several large blood clots were found on her lungs soon after she gave birth to her first child.01 Sep 08:13 AM
AthleticsWillis' ambitions for medal dashedNick Willis' ambitions for a first world championship medal were dashed in the 1500m final in Beijing last night.30 Aug 12:17 PM
AthleticsAthletics: Confident Willis in finalNick Willis will tonight return to the scene of one of his biggest accomplishments as he chases a medal in tonight's final of the 1500m final at the world championships in Beijing.29 Aug 05:00 PM
AthleticsAnother Kiwi books ticket to Rio OlympicsAnother Kiwi has booked his flights to the Rio Olympics at the Athletics World Champs.29 Aug 05:45 AM
Athletics'I am number one' says unbeatable BoltAs it turned out, the greatest threat to Usain Bolt in the 200 metres came not from Justin Gatlin but from a Segway scooter.28 Aug 05:30 PM
AthleticsAthletics: Angie Petty through to 800m semis in BeijingNew Zealand runner Angie Petty is through to the 800m semifinal at the world athletics championships in Beijing.26 Aug 04:54 AM
AthleticsGold medal used as cab farePolish hammer thrower Pawel Fajdek reportedly used the gold medal he won at the IAAF World Championships to pay for a taxi after a night out.25 Aug 07:22 PM
AthleticsDon't celebrate until you've wonWATCH: American 10,000m runner loses race after she started celebrating a stride too soon.25 Aug 02:35 AM
AthleticsWalsh misses shot put medal by 11cmNew Zealand has two athletes in the final of the shot put at the IAAF World Championships.23 Aug 05:15 AM
AthleticsNZ women outgun men in medal stakesOn the list of remaining New Zealand sporting frontiers, a male medallist at an outdoor track and field world championships pulsates in neon.22 Aug 05:00 PM
