Forced to abandon their families because of Covid, Fiji’s gold medal was one of the moments of the Olympics thus far. In a colourless Games, their victory was what the Olympics needed.
A nation gripped with a devastating Covid outbreak has enjoyed a moment of respite in a golden Olympic moment.
Simone Biles has copped disgusting abuse since announcing she would not compete in a second event. She deserves gold for the change she is pushing for.
Back on the programme after being retired for almost 30 years the Australian women’s coxless four produced something special on a historic day in Tokyo.
RIO BANTS: Vintage Andrew Bogut. Australian Olympic chef de mission Kitty Chiller hit him with some banter today and even his light-hearted response was savage.
EXCLUSIVE: John Coates has declared he has no interest in supporting a satellite Olympic model which would see underdeveloped cities like Rio be eliminated from ever hosting the Games.
Mike Colman has attended seven Olympic Games Opening Ceremonies in his lifetime. So where does Rio’s spectacular show of colour and dance rank among his best?
IT’S 60 years since Australia produced its first and only backstroke gold medallist and the man who sealed the deal is chilling a bottle of champagne.
THE intrigue around Eleanor Patterson continues to grow with the high-jumper becoming the only team member to enforce a media ban in the lead-up to her Olympic debut.
OLYMPIC champion Jared Tallent believes he will be competing in the “cleanest” race of his career when he defends his 50km title in Rio.
GOLD has eluded the Kookaburras at the past two Olympics and now the team with one of world sport’s most imposing recent records wants to make up for that disappointment.
ANDREW Bogut’s “miracle” recovery from an injury that jeopardised his Rio campaign seems complete, and Team USA is looking forward to facing off against the Boomers big man.
RIO BANTS: Team USA star rips Aussie Andrew Bogut, NBA baller’s complaint about luxury cruise ship accom, Draymond Green’s new Snapchat antics and Olympic Village hits Airbnb.
HOCKEYROOS coach Adam Commens says a fighting loss to world leader Holland this week is validation his squad is perfectly primed for Rio’s unique challenges.
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