Simmons leaves Boomers door ajar
Ben Simmons’ withdrawal from Australia’s Olympic campaign is a big blow, but the Boomers remain focused on winning a maiden medal.
Australian Team
Simmons out as ‘anxious’ Boomers gather
Boomers coach Brian Goorjian has some difficult decisions to select a final 12-man team for Tokyo following Ben Simmons’ withdrawal.
The private struggle forging Miller for gold
Rugby Sevens star Lachie Miller is adamant the Aussies are still hunting gold, as the playmaker’s main motivation rests thousands of kilometres away.
Bombshell: Hockey Australia boss quits on eve of Olympics
Hockey Australia’s chief executive Matt Favier has quit, joining the growing exodus after a review into the sport’s problems.
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Sailors haul in five medals
A FEROCIOUS fight for a Rio Games spot has bought out the best in two Olympic contenders who have sailed off with two of Australia’s haul of five medals in France.
Proof you should never give up on a dream
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He went to his last Olympics when?
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Coma sailor chasing Rio selection
FROM a coma to the Rio Olympics? Tess Lloyd’s dream is becoming more of a reality after she again finished top Australian in the new women’s sailing class.
Births and berths on the agenda for Ingles
NBA star Joe Ingles hopes to march in the Rio Olympics opening ceremony as the proud father of newborn twins.
Aussie boxing’s man of steel in for one last crack
WHEN work gets in the way of training for Rio-bound Sydney boxer Daniel Lewis he just gets on with the job — steelcap boots and all.
Hockeyroo Nelson’s Rio dreams shattered
A SERIOUS knee injury has ended West Australian hockey star Ashleigh Nelson’s Rio Olympics hopes.
Jumpin’ Jenneke the half-tonne hurdler
MICHELLE Jenneke is pulling out all the stops to be in tiptop condition for the forthcoming Rio Olympics after adding this incredible feat to her training regime.
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