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Experts warn of the dangers of the ‘Run It Straight’ challenge
IF YOU’VE BEEN on the internet recently, you might’ve encountered something called the ‘Run It Straight’ challenge during a social media scrolling session. The precise rules – if there are any – vary, but the premise remains the same: two people line up, ten or so...
How Jordan Mailata went from Rugby League reject to NFL star
Jordan Mailata was told he wasn’t fit enough to play professional rugby league. Now the 166kg wrecking ball is headed to the Super Bowl. This is how he got there.
Cristiano Ronaldo just turned 40 — here’s how he stays in shape
As he enters his fifth decade, the record-breaking striker is as ripped as ever
Men’s Health Rapid Fire: Beauden Barrett
THERE ARE FEW athletes with better resumés than Beauden Barrett. The dynamic fly-half scored the match-clinching try to become a world cup champion at the age of just 24, won consecutive World Rugby player of the year awards in 2016 and 2017, is only 22 games off...
At his sixth Paralympics, Tristan Knowles will give it all he’s got
THERE’S A TOUCH of Clark Kent about Tristan Knowles. When Men’s Health manages to catch up with the soon-to-be six-time Paralympian, it’s during a break from his unassuming day job as a financial advice manager at AIA Australia. He might not carry the gravitas of a...
Why Alexei Popyrin could be our next big tennis star
AFTER THE GOLD rush of the Olympics, Aussie sporting fans haven’t had to wait long for more reasons to cheer, with rising Aussie tennis star Alexei Popyrin taking out the Canadian Open overnight. The 25-year-old defeated Russian world no.6 Andrey Rublev, 6-2, 6-4,...
Why Olympic runners are wearing luxury watches on the track
IN TRACK AND FIELD, tenths (and even hundredths) of a second can make or break a race. Performance depends on extremely precise measurements and time rules all. So it makes sense that luxury watch brands would look to those athletes as natural billboards, placing...
The AFL has been asked to implement safety measures to mitigate risk of concussion
As concerns grow over the impact of concussions and other head injuries on players’ physical and mental wellbeing, the AFL could need to make a change to protect their athletes.
Google search data proves Aussies are as sports obsessed as ever
Sports reigned supreme yet again in the minds of Australians, as the top Google searches of 2023 have revealed.
LeBron James is getting… better
The 38-year-old superstar just won the NBA’s inaugural in-season tournament MVP. How far can he push the limits of human performance?
Daniel Ricciardo hints at future, reveals final goal before retirement
Following a turbulent 2023 season, the Honey Badger has big plans for his future.
Jordan Mailata can sing! And other athletes with hidden talents
The Aussie NFL star has a killer set of lungs on him.
Former rugby international Andrew Coombs diagnosed with dementia aged 39
Coombs is one of 295 retired players taking legal action against rugby’s governing bodies, as brain injuries continue to cast a shadow over the sport.
From the bleachers to bliss: the link between sports fandom and happiness
Grab your foam finger and head to a stadium because watching live sport might just be the most fun way to boost your mental wellbeing.
Bronny James is coming back
LeBron James’ eldest son has been cleared to play after a heart issue. What does this mean for the 2024 draft and what is a cardiac arrest?
This Aussie basketball star just landed a singing side gig
Former NBA player and Adelaide 36ers centre Isaac Humphries is expanding his horizons, announcing he’ll be headlining next year’s Adelaide Fringe festival.
How Richie McCaw challenges himself after retirement
Richie McCaw made a career of doling out batterings and bruises on the rugby field, and the legendary former All Blacks captain has taken a similar all-out approach to his fitness since retiring. As an F45 ambassador, McCaw keeps finding new ways to push himself, and he’s reaping the rewards.
Ethan Ewing Claims Second WSL Title At Bells Beach
Rising Aussie surfer Ethan Ewing has won his second World Surf League title, taking out the venerable Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach in Victoria, 40 years after his mother won the same event.
Mark Webber On How F1 Became The World’s Coolest Sport
The F1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne provided all the drama we’ve come to expect from this most exhilarating of sports. MH went behind the scenes to chat to two legends of the sport, Mark Webber and Sir Jackie Stewart, about the state of F1 today, the impact of Drive to Survive and why the exquisite balance of timing, precision, risk and reward make this arguably the most thrilling sport on earth.