Clutch throw leads to Aussie javelin clean sweep
Three Aussies are through to the javelin final in Tokyo, but it wasn’t without a huge scare for arguably our best medal hopeful.
Athletics
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Aussie’s three-step guide to social media stardom
If you’re struggling to get those social media numbers up, Aussie sprinter Riley Day has a sure-fire way to make it happen. Check out the incredible response to her shout out.
‘He has to step up’: 800m champ’s warning for Bol
Ralph Doubell — Australia’s last 800m Olympic champion — says whether Peter Bol can deal with the weight of a nation will determine his Tokyo medal hopes.
Where McSweyn is flavour of the month
The menu at the King Island Hotel this week includes the Go for Gold Stewy Parma and the McSweyn Golden Sunset cocktail.
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Tallent to receive gold in Melbourne
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Short and sweet: Supermum Rio bound
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New Dawn for Aussie swimmers
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