‘Never seen’ marathon act is Olympic gold
The marathon always throws up some great Olympic scenes and it was no different in Tokyo as a hug at the finish line stole the show.
Athletics
Debate rages over ‘evil’ marathon moment
Social media erupted over a video showing a marathon runner appearing to sabotage his rivals at a watering station, but there may be more to it.
Star collapses in ‘really distressing’ sight
The men’s marathon became difficult to watch as the field was wiped out in scenes described by an Aussie great as “suicidal”.
What is in high jump star’s notebook
Nicola McDermott pulled off a stunning finish to the track and field for Australia but the nation was wondering what was in her book.
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Tallent calls for Russian Rio ban
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Keeping it in the Olympic family
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A Tallent never in doubt
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Pearson struggling ahead of Rio Olympics
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Long jump champ freezes sperm over Zika fears
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Meares the right choice for flag bearer?
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Ribouem, Toomey lift way to Rio
CAMEROON-born weightlifter Simplice Ribouem and former Cross-Fit star Tia-Clair Toomey are off to Rio as Australia’s Olympic representatives this year.
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