Born to dominate: How a water baby became a legend
With parents who both represented Australia in swimming, Emma McKeon got a great headstart in the water. Now she stands on the cusp of history after being crowned the Olympic sprint queen.
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Boomers star in hospital, Olympics over
Aussie star Aron Baynes Olympics campaign is over after a freak incident away from the basketball court inside the dressing room.
Tragic twist in BMX star’s Olympic dream
As Woolworths unveils its new Olympic and Paralympic hero collectibles range, one BMX star reveals her heartbreaking story.
Perfect Aussie reply to ‘biggest choke ever’
Five years ago Cate Campbell delivered a heartbreaking five-word plea to Australia. In Tokyo today, her heart healed as tears flowed.
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Walker Bird-Smith builds Rio fever
AN AILING Dane Bird-Smith has put in a rousing Olympics trial by placing fourth in the men’s 20km at the world race walking championships despite suffering a fever.
Medical marvel hitting targets on way to Rio
PAUL Adams embarked on a new career as a registered nurse at the start of the year – the same year he will represent Australia in skeet shooting in Rio.
Tallent to receive gold in Melbourne
AUSTRALIAN walker Jared Tallent will finally be presented with his 2012 Olympic gold medal in June in Melbourne.
How Quade avoided massive fail
WITH Quade Cooper cut from the selection pool for the Olympics, Aussie Sevens coach Andy Friend has avoided a major catastrophe.
AFL clubs plot Olympic raid
GEELONG and Collingwood are prepared to raid Olympic sports and rival codes to help build enough depth for a 10-team women’s AFL competition.
I’ll watch the Olympics … just not the golf
FORMER world No.1 Adam Scott is set to cop further heat for bypassing Rio after taking another swing at golf being in the Olympics.
Scott criticism ‘absolute garbage’
MARCUS Fraser has no issues with fellow Aussie pros Adam Scott and Marc Leishman choosing to miss the Olympics, and not just because it means he now could be headed to Rio.
Rio Olympic hope Fox’s fear of failure
JESSICA Fox has revealed fear of failure as a teen almost saw her lost to canoeing with the paddler admitting she dreaded not being able to live up to her parents feats in the whitewater.
Sailors haul in five medals
A FEROCIOUS fight for a Rio Games spot has bought out the best in two Olympic contenders who have sailed off with two of Australia’s haul of five medals in France.
Proof you should never give up on a dream
KATE Doughty is living proof dreams do come true. They just might take a while. In her case, 25 years or so.
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