Nikki Chapple is Australia’s 11th fastest female marathon runner of all-time.
Introduction by Len Johnson
The French composer Claude Debussy once described music as “the space between the notes.” If that is so, then Nikki Chapple’s marathon career could be her unfinished symphony.
Just three marathons, one a shocker, and the best...
Interview with Georgia Griffith - By Runner's Tribe
At only 20 years old, Georgia Griffith has a huge future ahead of her in athletics. Griffith is the fastest Australian woman over the 800m this year and it appears we have only seen the beginnings of what could easily be a...
You’re currently a Sophomore at the University of Wisconsin, what are you majoring in and how are you finding balancing your studies with your athletic commitments?
At the moment I have a double major in economics and political science. That could change as I am attempting to get into the...
Villanova has a strong Aussie connection, with alumni such as Patrick Tiernan, Jordy Williamsz, Sam McEntee and others recently making waves in the NCAA and beyond. Joining this growing list of standout Aussie middle distance runners gracing the Villanova program is Australia's, Lauren Ryan. Runner's Tribe caught up with...
The below interview is thanks to Neil MacDonald, who caught up with Lee Troop in June 2001. With Neil’s permission, the interview has been restored so that today’s generation can appreciate this outstanding read.
Neil MacDonald managed the Geelong Region Cross Country team from 2000-2007.
“TROOPY” UNCUT
By Neil MacDonald
Lee Troop is one of...
Last Sunday, Australia's Thomas Do Canto clocked a 6 minute PB and a Commonwealth Games A-qualifier by running 2:14.59 at the Fukuoka marathon.
Runner's Tribe caught up with Tom for this Q&A.
Firstly congratulations on your outstanding sub 2:15 marathon at Fukuoka! What are your thoughts on the race and...
2017 was a stellar year for King Island native, Stewart McSweyn. Highlights included representing his country in the 3000 metres steeplechase at the 2017 World Championships, winning the prestigious Zatopek: 10 title and evidently punching his ticket to compete for Australia in the upcoming Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, but...
Runner’s Tribe Interview with Australia's Chris Hamer
-Born: 02.08.1988
-Personal Bests
Event
Result
Venue
Date
1500m
3:51.46
Canberra (AUS)
17.02.2017
3000m
8:22.53
Melbourne (AUS)
13.12.2007
5000m
13:58.99
Hobart (AUS)
04.02.2012
10,000m
28:18.26
Melbourne (AUS)
12.12.2013
5 km Road
14:23
Noosa (AUS)
29.10.2016
10 km Road
28:49
Burnie (AUS)
23.10.2016
Half Marathon
1:04:08
Sunshine Coast (AUS)
20.08.2017
Marathon
2:13:32
Amsterdam (NED)
15.10.2017
This year in Amsterdam you clocked a 2:13:32 for the marathon. Was this insanely good time a surprise to you at all and how good did it...
Carley Thomas
Country: Australia
Born: 26.12.2000
Personal Bests
Event
Result
Wind
Venue
Date
200m
25.64
+0.4
Sydney (AUS)
18.11.2017
400m
54.12
Sydney (AUS)
03.12.2017
800m
2:03.66
Melbourne (AUS)
19.12.2017
4x400m
3:39.79
Sydney (AUS)
02.04.2017
You capped off a stellar 2017 by clocking a 2:03.66 for the 800m solidifying yourself as the fifth fastest junior in Australian history. How good did this feel and did you anticipate such a fast run leading into the race?
I...
By Caitlin Murdock - Runner's Tribe
Cedric Dubler is an Australian decathlete (Queensland) who at the age of just 22 competed at the Rio Olympics as Australia’s first decathlete to attend an Olympic Games in 16 years (and scoring the most points in a decathlon by an Australian in 32 years).
Cedric...
