Tragedy and triumph for Olympic debutant
Emma Jeffcoat cried both tears of happiness and sadness on Friday as she celebrated a milestone in her life but also mourned the loss of a loved one.
Australian Team
Crazy record makes Aussie Olympic favourite
Stewart McSweyn has broken an iconic Australian athletics record and put the world on notice with a stunning run on the world stage.
Gold is the must have for major champ
There will only be 60 players in the each field at the Tokyo Olympics and that puts a medal well within the reach of Australia’s four star performers.
‘Heirs and spares’ to back-up Olympic athletes
Triathlon Australia has an extraordinary backup plan in case of a worst-case scenario at the Tokyo Olympics to ensure athletes remain on track for a historic medal.
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Don’t be spooked by Rio reports, athletes urged
AUSTRALIA’S Olympic athletes have been urged to keep their eyes on the prize as reports of labour strikes, uncompleted venues and mosquito plagues flood from Rio.
Shooters firing on eve of the Games
AUSTRALIA’S Olympic shooting squad has emerged from a turbulent selection period to peak just months out from Rio.
Matildas to face Kiwis in Rio send-off
THE Matildas will be granted a Rio 2016 send-off game at Melbourne’s Etihad Stadium on June 7 with a friendly against New Zealand.
Kyrgios’ swipe at Rio selectors
NICK Kyrgios has dared the Olympic Committee to leave he and Bernard Tomic off the plane to Rio, taking a cheeky swipe in a press conference.
Is Olympia destined to make Rio team?
SHE was born the day of the opening ceremony at the 1992 Barcelona Games and named after the Olympics but will Olympia Aldersey get to compete in one?
Is Tallent the unluckiest athlete in the world?
AFTER coming second to another convicted drug cheat at the IAAF World Race Walking Team Championships, Jared Tallent has been handed an unfortunate epithet.
Why Rio tickets can humble tennis brats
A STINT at the Rio Games could be just what Nick Kyrgios and Bernard Tomic need to bring them back from Planet Me, writes Robert Craddock.
Cuthbert’s Olympic record under assault
RIO is expected to be the scene of numerous record-breaking feats with one owned by legendary Australian runner Betty Cuthbert under threat. RACING TO RIO.
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