Brutal end to campaign that started so brightly
What promised so much after Australia ‘shocked the world’ following the brilliant upset of Argentina, has finished in despair for Graham Arnold’s Olyroos after defeat to Egypt.
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Hockeyroo’s journey from reserve to matchwinner as quarter-finals spot booked
Maddy Fitzpatrick was not even supposed to be playing at the Olympics. But after initially missing selection, she proved to be the Hockeyroos’ saviour as Australia edged past Japan.
Fresh faces but same heart as Oarsome Foursome break curse
Almost 25 years to the day since the triumph of the Oarsome Foursome Australian men’s coxless four broke Great Britain’s recent dominance to claim an emotional Olympic gold on Wednesday.
Ash doubles up to keep medal hopes alive
Ash Barty’s frustrating Olympics campaign may yet have a silver lining (or gold!!!). The Wimbledon champion and John Peers are looking good in the mixed doubles.
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10 unmissable events at the Rio Olympics
THE OLYMPICS always deliver a selection of magical memories. And there are also the not-to-be-missed winners, the contests that will have you on the edge of your seat. Here’s our top 10 picks.
Rio is a magical metropolis, but can it deliver?
WITH the Zika virus, water purity problems, incomplete venues, an crippled economy and an impeached president, Rio has faced more hurdles than Sally Pearson. So are they ready asks Robert Craddock?
Australia’s top 10 gold medal hopes
AUSTRALIA may have laboured in London but with these 10 stars we will bounce back in Brazil, writes Robert Craddock. TOP MEDAL HOPES.
Rio athlete village ‘absolutely amazing’
AUSTRALIA’S Olympic boxers have toured the athletes’ village in Rio and Shelley Watts has praised the AOC for ensuring their safety was prioritised.
Women rowers could get shock Rio call-up
AUSTRALIA’S women’s eight could sensationally win selection at Rio’s rowing regatta despite Russia being allowed to compete at the Olympics.
Shooter backs Russian opponents to compete
COMMONWEALTH Gold Medallist Laetisha Scanlan says Russia’s two female trap shooters should be allowed to compete in Rio.
Our sevens wonders in Rio
In 2014 Emilee Cherry was voted the world’s best women’s sevens player and next month she’ll be a key player in Australia’s pursuit of Olympic gold in Rio.
‘How YouTube made me an Olympian’
JULIUS YEGO wanted to be an athlete, only he couldn’t run very fast. So he came up with the most remarkable plan to ensure he fulfilled his Olympic dream.
Mills: Drawing USA boosts our chances
STAR guard Patty Mills says the Boomers’ hopes of winning a maiden Olympic medal have increased by being drawn in the same pool as the USA’s “Dream Team”.
Decision that could decide Russia’s Rio fate
THE Olympic Charter may provide a path to eject Russia from Rio but will officials have the courage to make the call? Or will the decision be easier made for them?
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