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I was glad to help the ocean novice, but then I learnt her secret

Sal’s confidence picked up as quickly as her swimming speed. But there was a reason she left me in her wake.

  • Anson Cameron

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Gout Gout poses after a race at the all schools championships last weekend.

Five words: Usain Bolt’s verdict on Gout Gout is in

Australia’s teenage sprint sensation had already drawn comparisons with sprint king Usain Bolt before he became the talk of the athletics world again last weekend with his record-breaking run in the 200m. Now Bolt’s verdict is in.

  • Claire Siracusa
Cameron Smith.

Australian golf’s biggest drawcard is also its most influential critic

Cameron Smith drew 20 times more spectators to his round than any other competitor every time he took to the fairways in Australia this summer. But he was also the most vocal critic. He’s left Golf Australia with plenty to consider about the sport’s future.

  • Peter Ryan
Ipswich product Gout Gout has put the athletics world on notice.

There’s really no doubt about Gout Gout

Gout Gout has lightning speed and will need big shoulders to bear the expectations placed upon him. But he doesn’t look the least bit daunted.

  • Greg Baum
Andy Buchanan won the Nike Melbourne Half Marathon in October.

High school teacher from Bendigo breaks national marathon record

Months after his eleventh-hour call-up to run in the Paris Olympics, Andy Buchanan has become Australia’s fastest marathon runner. It’s been a whirlwind year for the 33-year-old.

  • Michael Gleeson

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