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Brisbane swimmer claims world record

Brisbane’s Minna Atherton has become the first female short course swimmer to break 55 seconds after powering to an extraordinary 100m backstroke world record at the International Swimming League meet in Budapest overnight.

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Australia's Ashley Stoddart sails during the Laser Radial Women sailing race on Marina da Gloria in Rio de Janerio during the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 8, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / WILLIAM WEST

Not so smooth sailing for Stoddart

WITH 10 boats capsizing, staying afloat is a challenge in itself on the waters of Rio. Ashley Stoddart remains in the mix after three days of laser radial sailing.

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Australia's Jake Lilley competes in the Finn Men sailing class on Marina da Gloria in Rio de Janerio during the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 9, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / WILLIAM WEST

Our athletes in Rio — Day 6

WHAT’S in store in Rio for you tonight and tomorrow? Well settle back and prepare to cheer on our athletes as they take to the water, the court, and rugby and hockey fields. Will more medals come our way?

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Boomers hellbent on upset

Boomers hellbent on upset

WITH 19 consecutive wins, it is little wonder the USA’s Dream Team is regarded as one of the world’s best outfits. But our Boomers are hellbent on making the US’s Olympic campaign a nightmare.

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Rio Olympics 2016. The Heats of the swimming on day 03, at the Olympic Aquatic Centre in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Alicia Coutts after the heats of the WomenÕs 200m Individual Medley. Picture: Alex Coppel. Picture: Alex Coppel.

Coutts leaves on her terms

RECORD equalling Olympian Alicia Coutts bowed out of individual international swimming today with a gallant fifth placing in the final of the 200m Medley at the Rio Olympic Games.

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Swimming Finals - Day 4

More joy for magic McKeon

ST PETERS Western Swim Club’s Emma McKeon has added individual bronze to her relay gold after pushing some of world swimming’s biggest names.

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Skeet shooter Paul Adams (kippa-ring) is getting ready for the Rio Olympics .Picture : Chris Higgins

Paul will take it ‘one at a time’

HIS grandfather introduced him to skeet shooting and has coached him to his debut Olympics. Now Paul Adams is hoping their partnership will bear fruit of the Olympic medal kind.

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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 08: Evania Pelite of Australia scores a try against Kelly Brazier of New Zealand during the Women's Gold Medal Rugby Sevens match between Australia and New Zealand on Day 3 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Deodoro Stadium on August 8, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Evania’s path to Olympic glory

THE road to Olympic glory is a long and arduous one — and it is one the family of all athletes take together. Vivii Pelite shares the journey of her daughter, Rugby Sevens darling Evania Pelite.

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