Gold-inspired Low aims for a new high
Buoyed by the birth of her son Matteo, Vanessa Low wants to push long jump barriers after her third Paralympic gold medal.
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Olympian, 33, dies after horror attack
The Olympic marathon runner, aged just 33, has died in the most horrific circumstances after returning from the Paris games.
Paralympics: What you missed in Paris while you were sleeping
There was another medal rush for the Aussies on day seven of the Paralympic Games — check out what you missed overnight plus the full medal table.
‘So much fun’: Rising Aussie star shows she belongs on world stage
Teenage sensation Telaya Blacksmith made a big impression as she made her international debut in front of tens of thousands of fans in Paris.
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Little fails to live up to big expectation in javelin flame out
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The verdict: How Jess Hull can stun 1500m final
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Marathon shock after legend’s DNF, Aussie breaks Olympic record
Pat Tiernan has run the fastest Olympic marathon by an Aussie, breaking a 40-year record held by the Robert de Castella, as another legend failed to finish for the first time in his career.
USA botch exchange in men’s relay shock
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‘Two years to recover’: Marathon man to put Tokyo torture behind him
His collapse at Tokyo was one of the most frightening images of the 2021 Games. But Pat Tiernan has rebuilt his body and mind and ready to atone in his Olympic marathon debut.
World stunned as Aussie chases 64-year first
History is awaiting Australian Jess Hull, who has the chance to do something no other Aussie has achieved in 64-years.
Gold medallist’s brutal sledge for Nine host
Nina Kennedy created history for Australia and capped a post-event interview with a quip that’s been labelled “iconic”.
‘I can handle the pace’: Hull ready to take her place in 1500m history
A year ago Jess Hull was struggling to keep up with the upper echelon of middle-distance running. Come Paris, she is now vying for gold.
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