Why humans are such good long-distance runners, according to science
A horse can run three times faster than the fastest human, but a human can beat horses in a marathon. Here’s why.
A horse can run three times faster than the fastest human, but a human can beat horses in a marathon. Here’s why.
Chief executive Scott Meneilly hopes the chain can shake its image of being daggy and “way behind current times”.
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We keep our seatbelts firmly done up over our blankets when asleep. We limit toilet breaks to moments when there is no one waiting so we spend less time standing.
Noah Lyle backed up his 100m gold medal with a comfortable win in the 200m heats. © International Olympic Committee
It can be said without demur that the one Olympic sport that is on the up and up is sports climbing.
Calab Law has his eyes on an improved run in the men's 200m repechage. © International Olympic Committee
Benjamin Richardson pulls a hamstring during his opening-round heat of the men's 200m in Paris. © International Olympic Committee
Australian sprinter Calab Law got out strongly but faded late in his opening 200m sprint to fall into the repechage round. © International Olympic Committee
'Brave' Aussie Matthew Clarke struggles to the finish line in the 3000m steeplechase heats. © International Olympic Committee
Kenyan star Amos Serem misses a jump and is forced to double back before crashing out of the steeplechase. © International Olympic Committee
Noemie Fox has won gold in the women’s kayak cross, capping a dream Games for her family after her sister Jess picked up two gold medals in the first week in Paris.
Noemie Fox joins her father Richard and mother Myriam Fox-Jerusalmi in a light-hearted interview. © International Olympic Committee
Two of Australia's team pursuit riders Kelland O'Brien and Sam Welsford expect plenty of improvement despite a hot time in qualifying. © International Olympic Committee
The Australian men's pursuit team of Oliver Bleddyn, Sam Welsford, Conor Leahy and Kelland O'Brien set a national record. © International Olympic Committee
Noemie Fox looks disbelieving as she's announced as an Olympic gold medallist, jumping for joy on the podium. © International Olympic Committee
Jess Fox breaks down in tears as she attempts to comprehend her sister Noemie's astonishing gold medal win. © International Olympic Committee
Jess Fox jumps into the water to celebrate with her sister Noemie after taking gold. © International Olympic Committee
Noemie Fox has won gold in the women’s kayak cross, capping a dream Games for her family after her sister Jess picked up two gold medals in the first week in Paris.
Noemie Fox's dad Richard is beside himself as Noemie "nailed" the medal race to win gold in the kayak cross. © International Olympic Committee
Noemie Fox breaks down in tears as her three rivals embrace her after she won the gold medal. © International Olympic Committee
Australian swimmer Lani Pallister said she cried when she saw a faint, second red line appear on her rapid antigen test.
Thousands lept to their feet to give Simone Biles a standing ovation after her floor final. © International Olympic Committee
Noemie Fox comes through the field from the back to win her kayak cross semi. © International Olympic Committee
Noemie Fox wins through to the semi final after winning her heat with a superb wire to wire victory. © International Olympic Committee