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July 2024

Steph Talbot’s shooting wasn’t enough.

Off-colour Opals stunned by Nigeria in major upset

Australia now have to beat fifth-ranked Canada and seventh-ranked France to have a chance of getting a fifth medal for Lauren Jackson.

  • Murray Wenzel

August 2021

Victorious: Mathew Belcher (right) and Will Ryan.

Belcher, Ryan save the best for last

The professional sailing duo’s gold pushed Australia’s total to 15, just behind the 16 of Sydney 2000 and within cooee of the 17 won at Athens 2004.

  • Michael Bleby
Stewart McSweyn.

McSweyn in outside lane to Herb Elliott’s 1500m record

The 26-year-old from King Island qualified for Tokyo in three events but is focusing solely on the 1500m, believing it’s his best chance of claiming a medal.

  • Michael Bleby

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