With 22 of Australia’s best fighting for 16 Olympic berths, there’s an unspoken reality that ends in heartbreaking agony for the six Hockeyroos ‘sisters’ coach Katrina Powell axes ahead of Paris.
The men’s water polo team has shaken things up ahead of the Olympics, with selectors hoping 10 fresh Sharks will make history in Paris and bring home the men’s first ever Olympic medal.
Boomers coach Brian Goorjian says his decision making for Paris is an ‘open book’, declaring he’ll put age aside and pick the country’s strongest squad, as the race for spots heats up.
When Maurice Longbottom steps foot on the field at the Paris Olympics, his boots will tell the story of his journey from feeling shame about his heritage, to proudly displaying it to the world.
Ahead of the Paris Games both the Hockeyroos and Kookaburras have names strong squads for their April Perth-based hitouts, with team legends in both squads set to celebrate milestones.
Matthew Dellavedova will be in Australia’s Olympic selection camp, but an NBL great says the Melbourne grand final star must go to Paris — and that could be on the back of an NBA return.
They are a crew of polar opposites and fierce surf life saving rivals written off by international foes with an awful result in their first big race together. But that’s all about to change
An Olympic medal is the dream for a former Wallabies captain who will finally get to debut in his new chosen code.
Few outside their sport know them but that could be about to change for these sailing mates who reckon they are in with a shot of a Paris Olympic medal in a very special skiff.
Lauren Jackson expressed concerns she may not play at the Paris Games, but a big Basketball Australia decision could hugely affect her dream of a fifth Olympics. Find out more inside.
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson says all focus is on the opening Olympics match against Germany – but if his squad want a medal far tougher competition stand in their way.
Boomers four-time Olympian Shane Heal has doubts if former No. 1 draft pick Ben Simmons possesses the “passion” and “work ethic” to revive a career that looked destined for greatness.
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