‘There’s a void in our heart’
THEY looked set to become our first men’s basketball team to win an Olympic medal. But it wasn’t to be. So what now? Assistant coach Mick Downer shares the Boomers’ journey to international respect.
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‘I almost killed a cameraman’
HE’S the Brisbane athlete who just completed the gruelling 10-stage event at the Rio Olympics. But it is his javelin throw that everyone will remember. SEE THE VIDEO
Our athletes in Rio – Day 14
The Australian Boomers take on Serbia in the semi-final of the men’s basketball competition in the major feature of Day 14 Rio Olympic action.
Keep calm and win gold
THEY are without doubt one of Australia’s success stories at the Rio Games but the Boomers are determined to ignore the hysteria and focus on Olympic glory.
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Boomers make history
A WIN against European powerhouse Serbia has seen the Boomers rewrite the Australian Olympic record books.
Sampson slightly off the mark
HE is determined to get a medal in Rio, but marksman Dane Sampson’s campaign did not get off with the start he hoped for.
Our athletes in Rio — Day 4
IF you are loving the Rio Olympics, there will certainly be plenty to keep you glued to the screen tonight and tomorrow morning with Brisbane athletes vying for honours in a host of sports. Read our Day 4 preview.
‘We want it all’
THE mighty USA men’s basketball team is seen by many as unbeatable — just don’t tell the Boomers that. They have their eyes on a Rio Olympics medal — and the colour of choice is gold.
Larkin into 100m backstroke final
WORLD champion Mitch Larkin has qualified for the 100m backstroke final tomorrow as he looks to add to Australia’s Rio Olympics medal tally.
Divers in synch
THEIR nailbiting final performance had us on the edge of our seats — and it was enough to spring dynamic diving duo Maddison Keeney and Annabelle Smith to Olympic bronze.
Our athletes in Rio — Day 3
BRISBANE athletes will again be in the thick of the Rio Olympics action and medal hunt on Day 3. We are set to star on the field, in the water, on the court and on the shooting range.
Boomers courting gold
HISTORY beckons the Australian Boomers after a dominant performance in their opening game in Rio. Next target — Serbia.
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