Australia snatches cycling gold as Brits suffer last-minute disaster
Zoe SamiosBusiness reporter
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Paris | The sports rivalry between Australia and Great Britain is forged in history books that date back as far as the 19th century.
It’s why former British prime minister Rishi Sunak felt the need to weigh in on the last Ashes controversy and why so many Australians hate rugby player Jonny Wilkinson for his drop goal in the 2003 Rugby World Cup final.
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Zoe Samios covers wagering and the business of sport from the AFR's Sydney newsroom. She was previously the media and telecommunications reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, and covered media at The Australian. Connect with Zoe on Twitter. Email Zoe at zoe.samios@afr.com
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