Aussie women stumble on quest to defend Sevens gold
Australia’s bid to defend the women’s Rugby Sevens Olympic gold medal has hit a hurdle after a narrow defeat at the hands of USA. The loss ends Australia’s perfect start in Tokyo.
Olympics 2016
Is Hamish commentating the rowing?
A strikingly familiar voice has left viewers of the Olympic rowing events very sceptical, with many certain the commentator is Hamish Blake.
Olympic icon’s unexpected hobby
British gold medal winner Tom Daley has showcased his talent in a hobby that couldn’t be more different to his diving mastery.
On-air gaffe leaves swimmers red faced
This Olympian was lost for words after a reporter’s awkward interview gaffe following his gold medal swim.
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The biggest freaks at the Rio Olympics
THE motto “faster, higher, stronger” doesn’t do justice to these Olympic athletes, whose incredible skils have to be seen to be believed.
Skinner’s gold boosts development program
YOUNG shooting star Catherine Skinner says Australia’s first shooting gold medal since 2004 is the emphatic retort to withering criticism of the sport’s development program.
Trouble strikes as sailors finish preparations
IT’S not quite true to say Australia is hoping to sail the house down at the stunning Olympic course on Tuesday because the house is down already.
Cyclist Clarke the last man standing
SIMON Clarke was the last man into the Australian road cycling team and remarkably ended up being the only team member who finished yesterday’s Olympic road race.
Chaotic day leaves rowers furious at officials
OUTRAGED rowers have accused Rio Olympic organisers of putting television interests ahead of fair competition at a rowing course branded “wilder than a subbies Mad Monday.’’
Hockeyroos upbeat despite shock opening loss
DON’T judge a book by its cover. That’s how the Hockeyroos are dealing with their surprise loss to arch rivals Great Britain in their opening game of the competition.
Opening day provides sevens heaven
AWARE that rugby’s place in the Olympics will live or die on the success of Rio, World Rugby boss Brett Gosper declared “We only have one chance to make a first impression”.
Silver Fox ready to become our golden girl
ON the day she plans to show why she’s Australia’s golden girl, Jess Fox has told of how Olympic cycling champion Anna Meares has helped shape her career.
Flying start for top ranked Aussies
AUSTRALIA’S top ranked beach volleyballers Taliqua Clancy and Louise Bawden have secured a first-up win over Costa Rica at party central, on Copacabana Beach.
Mind games prepared team for Rio chaos
THE plan to prepare Australia’s women’s seven team for the chaos of Rio was going well until they thought their campaign was screwed. Here’s how Tim Walsh prepared his squad.
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