First shoes, now speed suits: Australia joins arms race to get an edge in athleticsBy Michael GleesonAustralia is exploring developing a new high-tech, aerodynamically streamlined “speed suit” for its runners, similar to the one worn by Scot Josh Kerr when he broke the mile world record earlier this month.Speed suits have joined super shoes in the arms race for an edge in athletics.Josh Kerr wore a specially designed “speed suit” when he broke the world record in the mile.Getty ImagesKerr wore a running spike specially tailored by his shoe and apparel company Brooks, as well as an aerodynamically designed and tested speed suit with few seams, holes and a blend of fabrics, all of which were tested in a wind tunnel.Australian Athletics head coach Andrew Faichney said the coaches and athletes were collaborating with their sponsor Puma to explore a similar speed suit for Australian athletes.“There is only so much in athletics that technology can affect, it is not like cycling and other events. Running a mile it’s just you and your contact with the air and with the ground,” Faichney said.Read the full story hereLatest Posts6.14pmGood evening folksBy My name is Scott Spits, and I’m easing into the live blogging hosting chair for the start of all action from Glasgow on day five of the Commonwealth Games. There are stacks of events on the schedule: the men’s and women’s 100m on the track, basketball games, gymnastics gold up for grabs, and Australia takes on Malawi in the netball.Bring. It. On.4.19pmWhat to watch on day fiveBy 4.13pmThe medal tally so farBy Pinned post from 4.07pmFirst shoes, now speed suits: Australia joins arms race to get an edge in athleticsBy Michael GleesonAustralia is exploring developing a new high-tech, aerodynamically streamlined “speed suit” for its runners, similar to the one worn by Scot Josh Kerr when he broke the mile world record earlier this month.Speed suits have joined super shoes in the arms race for an edge in athletics.Josh Kerr wore a specially designed “speed suit” when he broke the world record in the mile.Getty ImagesKerr wore a running spike specially tailored by his shoe and apparel company Brooks, as well as an aerodynamically designed and tested speed suit with few seams, holes and a blend of fabrics, all of which were tested in a wind tunnel.Australian Athletics head coach Andrew Faichney said the coaches and athletes were collaborating with their sponsor Puma to explore a similar speed suit for Australian athletes.“There is only so much in athletics that technology can affect, it is not like cycling and other events. Running a mile it’s just you and your contact with the air and with the ground,” Faichney said.Read the full story here4.05pmAustralia won 15 medals in the pool on night four, but this Scot stole the showBy Tom Decent and Billie EderAustralia won an absurd number of medals in the pool on night four of the Commonwealth Games.Seven gold took their overall tally to 23 for the meeting, bolstered by another three silver and five bronze on Monday night at the Tollcross International Swimming Centre.Archie Goodburn following his 50-metre breaststroke final at the Commonwealth Games.PA Images via Getty ImagesBut the story of the night belonged to a low-profile, 25-year-old Scot who finished equal last in the men’s 100m breaststroke.Archie Goodburn has terminal brain cancer. There is a very real chance he will not live beyond the age of 40. For him to be swimming, let alone standing on the blocks in a major international final with the roar of an adoring home crowd ringing in his ears, is a testament to his resilience and fighting spirit.Read the full story here4.01pmThe Australian ‘coming in hot’ for the biggest race of the GamesBy Scotland’s Josh Kerr is at the peak of his career, a two-time world champion, and just broke the world record in the mile.Australia’s Cam Myers just turned 20 and is nowhere near his peak, yet he is already only a lolly wrapper behind Kerr.Cam Myers is the ninth-fastest man to run the mile.Getty ImagesMyers is quiet, young and intense. He goes to bed early, plays cards between training sessions and knows historical stats about his sport. He is also very fast.4.00pmWelcome to our coverageBy Hello all, we are back for another day of Commonwealth Games action, and there’s plenty to look forward to. Let’s get stuck into it.1 of 1