Race walking was first introduced as its own Olympic event in 1908, decades after the pastime developed in Victorian England as “pedestrianism,” according to the International Olympic ...

MELBOURNE - Sprinter Lachlan Kennedy and Olympic race walking medallist Jemima Montag have been ruled out of Australia's team ...

In another major blow for the Australian team, sprint star Lachlan Kennedy will also miss the September 13-21 world titles ...

"I would be very happy walking away from the game knowing that I've given the game everything I have, knowing I played on a high level at every level: high school, college, won [a championship at ...

British Olympic swimmer Hector Pardoe completed the 55km open-water swim, inspired by the Three Peaks challenge, in 22 hours.