New faces top Ando’s best sport stars of 2018
With Usain Bolt retired, Roger Federer, Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal not as dominant, there’s a different look to JON ANDERSON’S list of this year’s best sport stars.
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Who is Australia’s No.1 sports star of 2018?
When trying to find the best performed Australian sportsperson on a world stage in 2018, there was just one name JON ANDERSON couldn’t ignore. Check out his top 20 list.
Liggett: Tour will be so hard without Paul
Legendary cycling commentator Phil Liggett tells how he is still struggling to come to terms with fellow commentator and great mate Paul Sherwen’s shock death this month.
David can’t wait to ride with Super Mario
Avid cyclist David Parsons will be riding for the third time in the Challenge Tour which is presented by The Advertiser on Saturday, January 19. And he is hoping for a glimpse of his idol Mario Cipollini
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Rowing champs to test cycling skills
ALLIES as members of rowing’s Oarsome Foursome, Nick Green and James Tomkins will lock horns in the name of pride when they tackle Mt Buninyong’s formidable contours tomorrow.
Ice hockey perfect way to chill out for twins
ICE hockey is probably not regarded as the ideal off-season sport for elite road riders but twins Martin and Peter Velits say the rough and tumble game is an ideal getaway – and sharpens their cycling skills.
Rohan plans route to greatness
NATIONAL champion Rohan Dennis has declared he wants to follow the path of Bradley Wiggins and transform himself from time trial specialist to Grand Tour contender.
Why Porte was told to lose
RICHIE Porte stepped out with his new team BMC for the first time at the national time trial championship but was told not to win gold.
Bronzed Aussie chasing golden upgrade
A BRONZE medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games was a surprise, a gold medal at the national champs was a relief and now Katrin Garfoot wants Olympic glory in Rio.
Callum beats big brother by small margin
SA young gun Callum Scotson on Thursday upstaged big brother Miles by dethroning the defending champion in the under-23 time trial at the national cycling titles in Ballarat.
High interest in TDU’s new summit
ADELAIDE’S iconic climb up Norton Summit has proven extra popular this week, with WorldTour teams inspecting the latest addition to the Tour Down Under route.
Judges with conviction set for hard labour
THE state’s judicial elite have joined forces to raise much-needed funds for the battle against cancer by riding this years’ Bupa Challenge at the Tour Down Under.
Ewan cements status as Aussie sprint king
CALEB Ewan is now the undisputed fastest man in Australian cycling after finishing a textbook performance from his Orica-GreenEDGE team to win the national criterium title.
Sophie turns hobby into green and gold
A 30-YEAR-OLD accountant from Wagga who only took up cycling four years ago because she needed a hobby is now the national women’s criterium champion.
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