New Zealand-based French triathlete Laurent Vidal says it's a miracle he didn't suffer neurological or physical damage when he had a heart attack during training last month.

Nick Willis will aim for a special double at the Commonwealth Games, confirming yesterday he will compete in the 1500m and 5000m.

Valerie Adams has received an injury scare ahead of the Commonwealth Games, battling a shoulder complaint on her non-throwing arm.

Victory in the Diamond League opener in Doha was Valerie Adams’ 47th consecutive victory as she shows no signs of letting up in her total dominance of women’s shot putting.

Roger Bannister, who set the world ablaze 60 years ago with his physical prowess, announced recently that he has late onset Parkinson's disease.

Masataka Uchino from Japan and 50-year-old Sally Gibbs from Tauranga were the overall winners of the 50th Rotorua Marathon yesterday.

Any of Valerie Adams’ rivals wondering if the champion shot putter’s desire is starting to wane are out of luck.

Tonight, Oscar Pistorius faces what could be the toughest challenge of his life as he testifies for the first time about the night he shot his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp.

Valerie Adams doesn't expect to compete against Belarusian shot putter Nadzeya Ostapchuk again but the fact that she will have the chance has left a bad taste in the mouth of the double Olympic and four-time world champion.

Shot putter Nadzeya Ostapchuk has been banned for four years after failing two drugs test but she won't be able to compete against Valerie Adams at the Rio Olympics.

Long jump records have a habit of taking years to fall.

When Nikki Hamblin had surgery in September 2012, the Rio de Janeiro Olympics were on her mind.

As crack shot putter Jacko Gill moved through age-group athletics he was always a 'rock star'.

Sam Ulufonua gives the impression he is a gentle giant, but stick a discus or rugby ball in his big mitts and you will soon discover a competitive streak.

New Zealand athletics has waited a long time for a rivalry like it. Shotput showdown between the junior star Jacko Gill, and Timaru's Tom Walsh.

The 400m is one of the toughest sprints in athletics. It is close to a minute of gut-busting endeavour, pushing your whole body to the limit at top speed.

Valerie Adams hasn't been beaten in competition in nearly four years but the two-time Olympic champion felt vulnerable going into the world indoor track and field championships.

Young Kiwi thrower Tom Walsh has sensationally won bronze in the men's shotput at the World Indoor Athletics Championships.

Shot putter Tom Walsh has accepted a special invitation ahead of the world indoor championships, his first major international meet.