Australia’s Olympic funding in firing line
AUSTRALIA’S ruthless Olympic funding model is set to be put under heavy scrutiny in Rio following claims it is killing the growth of smaller sports.
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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?
Chiller catches robbers in the act
AUSTRALIA’s chef de mission Kitty Chiller unknowingly caught some brazen burglars stealing from her team during a fire evacuation.
Swimmers’ preparation is down to the letter
AUSTRALIAN swimmers have received personal handwritten letters of inspiration from past Olympic greats to help them cope with the stress and pressure of competing in Rio.
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.
Aussie blow-up kicks Rio organisers into gear
AUSTRALIA’s Olympic staff grabbed brushes and bleach and took matters into their own hands as a hornet’s netted stirred in Rio on Monday.
‘Gutless’ IOC fails when it matters most
COMMENT: At a time when sport was crying out for leadership over the scourge of performance enhancing drugs, the IOC has failed in spectacular fashion, writes Robert Craddock.
Perfect response to Rio mayor’s sledge
SOME have criticised Kitty Chiller for her ugly tit-for-tat with Nick Kyrgios, but there’s no doubting she came out on top against the mayor of Rio.
Olympic village crisis on eve of Games
UPDATE: Problems include sewage flowing into showers but the AOC hopes the Olympic village will be habitable for its athletes by Thursday.
Olympic footnote’s hidden torment
FAMOUSLY standing aside for Ian Thorpe ahead of the 2004 Olympics wasn’t even the lowest blow Craig Stevens copped during his swimming career.
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