Olympic comedown: Bizarre activities to keep Aussies sane
Australia’s record-breaking Olympians are now contending with the reality of quarantine in the Top End, where some odd activities have been planned in a bid to stave off boredom.
Olympics 2016
Knocked out by a nation that shouldn’t be at Games
Australia has been cruelly knocked out of the women’s water polo by a nation that shouldn’t even be allowed to compete at the Olympic Games.
Boomers ‘haven’t done s**t’: Patty Mills
They beat Team USA in a pre-Olympic game and demolished Argentina, but Patty Mills says the Boomers ‘ain’t done s**t’ as a rematch with their arch enemy looms.
‘Do it the hard way’: Kookaburras primed for Rio redemption
The Kookaburras have booked their place in the gold medal match with a brilliant victory over Germany. Now, only Belgium stands in the way of destiny.
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Bogut may not hang around to lead Boomers to Tokyo
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SA athletes speak out in support of Olympics delay
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Olympic boxing hope self-isolates
Super-heavyweight Justis Huni has gone into self isolation and is awaiting results of a coronavirus test immediately after qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics.
SA archer targets Olympic gold after 16-year hiatus
An Adelaide-born archer says he is better placed to make the most of his Tokyo Olympics selection, having quit the sport for a decade following his Games debut in Athens in 2004.
Jason Waterhouse, Lisa Darmanin hunting gold
It’s been bugging them for four long years and it is what is driving sailing cousins Jason Waterhouse and Lisa Darmanin for the Tokyo Olympics.
Croweaters join Opals’ bid for Olympic gold
Four South Australian talents are in the frame for the Opals’ gold medal quest, after earning selection for the national team’s first training camp ahead of the Tokyo Olympics.
Paddler Lucien Delfour books ticket to Tokyo
The funny reason this athlete left his home in France to live and train in Penrith in Sydney’s west.
Dean hunts Olympic gold for injured mates
South Australian BMX star Anthony Dean says the serious crashes that left Sam Willoughby paralysed and Kai Sakakibara fighting for his life have made him reassess his career, while driving his bid for Olympic glory.
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