‘Nerd’ hoping to foil rivals for piece of Olympic history
She’s a self-described nerdy academic with a passion for the environment, aiming to write a new chapter in her sports history at the Olympics.
Australian Team
What’s really restricting Aussies at opening ceremony
Despite the opulence of the opening ceremony being scaled back in Tokyo, Australia’s official number of those allowed to march is not part of that package.
Teen’s big statement in Boomers thrashing
A teenager has given coach Brian Goorjian a late Tokyo Olympics headache after he put on a clinic in the Boomers’ huge victory on Wednesday.
Matildas ready to rise to their Tokyo challenge
The Matildas aren’t bothered by talk that they will be lucky to make it past the quarter-finals at the Olympic Games.
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Aussie golf’s First Lady could miss Rio cut
IF Australia’s Olympic golf team was picked today the country’s most decorated player would be overlooked for young guns Minjee Lee and Su Oh.
Keeping it in the Olympic family
SISTER acts and brotherly love: Michael Carayannis speaks to the seven sets of Australian sporting siblings already bound for Brazil this August.
Diamond set to miss selection target
MICHAEL Diamond’s chances of competing at the Rio Olympics look slim after a court refused to hear his criminal case before the cut-off date for team selection.
Diamond set to miss selection target
MICHAEL Diamond’s chances of competing at the Rio Olympics look slim after a court refused to hear his criminal case before the cut-off date for team selection.
Tapper brings double helping to Rio table
MELISSA Tapper is off to the Olympics, twice. Yep, that’s right, the table tennis star will become the first Australian to complete at dual Games in Rio.
Apology accepted but Anna’s no Rio certainty
HOCKEYROOS star Anna Flanagan is likely to be forgiven by Olympic officials for her drink driving escapade but her Rio hopes remain under serious threat.
Meares the right choice for flag bearer?
CYCLIST Anna Meares and walker Jared Tallent are among a small group of athletes being considered for the coveted role of Olympic flag bearer. VOTE IN OUR POLL!
Will Zika force Bogut out of Rio?
AUSTRALIA’S best basketballer Andrew Bogut said he would consider pulling out of the Olympics because of fears of the Zika virus.
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