Coach backs Simmons’ Boomers snub
Ben Simmons has officially pulled the pin on the Tokyo Olympics – and his decision has come with high-profile backing throughout the sport.
Australian Team
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.
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.
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SA long jumper who had seven-year break off to Rio
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Adapt or fail, Olympic chief warns
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Grant can still hack it as Rio mentor: Chalmers
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Aussie athletes launch Rio 2016 kit
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Bittersweet Rio tickets for kayak underdogs
HAVING a hero is part of sport. Having to beat them is another thing altogether. This was the dilemma facing kayaking duo Alyssa Bull and Alyce Burnett.
How Aussie swim team won back fans
THE once-shiny Dolphin Express sat idle after a London Games smeared with boorish behaviour and bullying. But this crop of swimmers is winning back the fans.
Stosur set to join elite company in Rio
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