As a debutant, it was Russel’s first experience of the SEA Games and despite the early media reports of teething problems and the tragic results of powerful typhoon Kammuri, TeamTaib’s experience has been one of colour, culture, and an incredible celebration of the variety of sports on show. For those unfamiliar with the competition, they Read more about A solid debut for Russel at the Philippines 2019 Southeast Asian Games[…]

Another good competition opportunity was on offer today as Russel was able to compete in the men’s open 200m event at the Joanna Stone Shield event. And all went to plan as the perfect sendoff before heading to Malaysia to meet up with Team Malaysia and travel across to the Philippines for the SEA Games Read more about Joanna Stone Shield event – Last domestic competition for the SEA Games buildup[…]

It was touch and go as to whether the Benita Willis Shield event 2019 would even be held this year as Queensland Athletics issued an air quality advisory warning due to the poor air quality levels as a result of bush fires. However fortunately for TeamTaib the event was able to go ahead on the day Read more about New personal best for 100m and double gold at the Benita Willis Shield 2019[…]

After three months of intensive training it was good to commence with some competition again at the Alana Boyd Shield, QSAC, Brisbane 9/11/2019. The competition is named after Russel coach Denise Boyd’s daughter, Alana, an Australian Olympic pole vaulter, and was an ideal event to initiate the warm up schedule for the upcoming SEA games Read more about Back in competition at the Alana Boyd Shield event[…]

In celebration of Peter Norman Day, Athletics Australia, in partnership with the Victorian Government, unveiled a statue in honour of the 1968 Olympic sprinter in Melbourne today, and Russel Taib was delighted to be invited and able to attend the event. Norman raced to the silver medal at the Olympic Games in Mexico City Olympics Read more about Statue honouring Australian Olympian Peter Norman unveiled in Melbourne[…]

Napoli 2019 Summer Universiade. The Malaysian men’s relay team were in a determined mood to do the best for the country in difficult circumstances today as the competition was formidable with no doubt many future stars of sprinting on display and some well oiled and drilled relay teams tipped to achieve times approaching world class and go sub 40. With only Read more about Men’s 100mx4 Relay team narrowly miss out on a final berth[…]

Napoli 2019 Summer Universiade Mens 200m Unfortunately Russel Taib has today been unable to compete in the preliminary heats for the men’s 200m. We can also confirm that as a result Russel will obviously not be participating in the semi and/or final tomorrow. We realise this has been a disappointment to those of you tuning Read more about Apologies to our supporters and fans[…]

Napoli 2019 Summer Universiade After a small hiatus post Doha its been back hard at the training in Australia for the upcoming Universiade game in Italy with a few warm up races and time trials mixed in. Great to be on the final leg of the journey and preparation in KL Malaysia now, and to Read more about Back in competition[…]

Khalifa International Stadium, Doha, Qatar. There is probably no better way to celebrate turning 21 and moving from a Junior to a Senior Athlete than gaining selection for your country at the Asian Athletics Championships, the pinnacle of IAAF track-and-field competitions in the world’s biggest continent. An achievement in itself, and great pride to be Read more about 23rd Asian Athletics Championships 21-24 April 2019[…]

30th and 31st March 2019 Bukit Jalil Stadium, Kuala Lumpur. Russel and TeamTaib were back in the city of his birth this weekend in KL Malaysia for a homecoming celebration and a return to the international stage. Saturday saw progress through the heats of the men’s 100m to the final. Unfortunately there was no podium Read more about 1st Malaysian Open Grand Prix 2019[…]