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'Happiest sixth place ever': 21yo Kiwi runs race of his life at Comm Games
'I was just shocked. This is ridiculous, who runs that fast?'

Athlete angry after wardrobe malfunction exposes his genitalia during race
Alberto Nonino suffered a nightmare at the U20s World Championships.

Kiwi wins 'special' medal for late father: 'I promised I would make him proud'
The pole vaulter's special night would have been predicted by few fans.

'No no no': Marathon leader takes wrong turn
The Ugandan was forced to double back on his own race progress after realising his error.

An amazing world record runs into a question: was it too amazing?
New York Times: Even hurdler Tobi Amusan looked stunned when she saw her time.

Rating the NZ performances at the world athletics championships
Bigger didn't equate to better for the New Zealand team.

Sydney McLaughlin shatters 400m hurdles world record
Sydney McLaughlin of USA finishes first in women's 400m hurdles, 50.68. Video / AP

Photo shows US track star's incredible dominance
McLaughlin has stunned fans, smashing her own world record, leaving rivals in her wake.

'Wasn't there for me today': Tom Walsh misses out on podium at world champs
Tom Walsh struggled to produce his best at the world champs.

Another record! NZ's fastest woman makes 100m history
Zoe Hobbs continues to shine on the track.

Watch: 'I'm the man of the house' - Kiwi breaks dad's 100m record at world champs
Eddie Osei-Nketia broke the NZ 100m record to reach the semifinals of the world champs.

Kiwi sprinter impresses at Diamond League debut despite late scramble
Lost luggage left her scrambling to pull together kit and training apparel for the event.

Paralympic champ 'over the moon' with honour
There is more to throwing the javelin for Holly Robinson.

Tom Walsh in best possible shape to challenge American rival
Walsh is in a positive frame of mind ahead of what shapes as a busy few weeks.

Caster Semenya: 'Athletics chiefs thought I had a d*** so I offered to prove I didn't'
Semenya said artificially lowering testosterone was 'like stabbing yourself with a knife'.

Walsh, Ratcliffe head star-studded Comm Games athletics team
Almost half the team consists of athletes who throw hammer, discuss, shot or spear.

'Exciting change': McCartney commits to another Olympic shot
Eliza McCartney has recommitted to competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Female athletes sue FBI for $190m over botched investigation
Thirteen sexual assault victims of Larry Nassar say more abuse occured after the probe.

Q&A with Georgia Hulls: The young Kiwi sprinter taking on the world
The 200m specialist from Hawke's Bay spoke to the Herald after her recent success.

Kiwi female sprinters aim high after dominating in Australia
A group of New Zealand sprinters are on track for more results in a big year.

Q+A: Kiwi high jump sensation's plan to win Olympic gold
High jumper Hamish Kerr shares his plan to win Olympic gold.

Kiwi high jumper makes history
High jumper Hamish Kerr has created New Zealand athletics history.

The rise of 'Val': Why Dame Valerie Adams is more than an Olympic great
Adams has graduated to an elite rank in NZ sport. But that only tells part of her story.

'Time to call it a day': Teary Dame Valerie Adams announces retirement
The two-time Olympic champion has called time on her career.

'I hate losing': Tom Walsh on man caves, improving and reaching shot put's Everest
The Olympic medallist is tracking towards the best shape of his life.

Into the light: NZ's top javelin thrower rebounds from most difficult year
Peeters is already our best female thrower by some distance, with a string of records.

Q & A with Zoe Hobbs: The fastest Kiwi woman alive
Hobbs chats to NZME about the race which brought her to tears and much more.

World's fastest man breaks silence on controversial Tokyo triumph
The Italian insists his Olympic 100m win was down to blood, sweat and tears - not doping.

Hobbs racing ever closer to Comm Games qualification
Zoe Hobbs is confident she will have plenty more chances to crack the crucial 11.15s mark.