Family matters to this new wave of Olympic talent
They come from sporting families and now this son of an NRL hardman and a set of brothers are out to make waves in the Olympic arena.
Olympics 2016
What you don’t know about our Olympic champs
Did you know Ariarne Titmus is a pavlova whiz, swimmer Zac Stubblety-Cook was once scared of water and rower Caitlin Cronin was a rep footballer? Learn more about 20 Queensland Olympic stars here.
How Poms are helping Matildas spread the good news
World Cups, Asian Cups, Olympics … it’s all happening for the Matildas. But it’s individual success at club level that could underpin greater exposure for women’s football.
‘He’s so brave’: Matildas star’s amazing inspiration
Gold Coaster Hayley Raso has opened up about older brother’s battle with congenital heart disease and how it inspired her ahead of her Olympics debut. THE TOUCHING STORY >>>
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Uluru inspiration for ‘solid rock’ Boomers
BONDING at Uluru as a group ahead of the Rio Olympics has turned into an exercise in national inspiration for the Boomers.
Young guns set for Olympic action
NICOLE Laird and Mariafe Artacho del Solar are set to realise their Olympic dreams – three years after moving to SA with little more than hope.
Russia hit by more Rio Olympic bans
THE RUSSIAN men’s quadruple sculls team has been disqualified from the Rio de Janeiro Olympics for a doping violation, and will be replaced at the games by New Zealand
Beach volleyballers bound for Rio
SOUTH Australian-based beach volleyballers Nicole Laird and Mariafe Artacho del Solar are the second team selected for Olympic Games in Rio next month.
Opals cut Bishop, Blicavs
THE WNBL’s 2015 MVP, South Aussie forward-centre Abby Bishop, and burgeoning Dandenong Rangers talent Sara Blicavs today were cut from the Opals squad for the Rio Olympics.
Wu dives into Olympic waters for third time
SHE made her Olympic debut as a tiny, shy teenager at the Beijing Games back in 2008. Now eight years on Melissa Wu is the veteran of the Australian diving team heading to Rio.
Zika won’t stop Hockeyroos from Rio
AUSTRALIA’S Hockeyroos are not concerned by Zika virus fears in Brazil, as high-profile golfer Rory McIlroy pulled out of Rio because of the threat.
Indigenous trailblazer teams up with veteran
LOUISE Bawden and Taliqua Clancy are officially on their way to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games where they will represent Australia in beach volleyball.
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