Aussie Kim Brennan is “the full package”
AUSSIE rowing legend Drew Ginn has described gold medal favourite Kim Brennan as “the full package” who will show the world the true champion she really is.
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Aussie swimmers hoping for Rio redemption
RELAXED and far from cocky, Australia’s 4x100m freestyle relay team will head into today’s Olympic final seeking to ride a wave of momentum towards ultimate Rio redemption.
Serena Williams rooting for Aussie sisters
IF there’s an athlete who knows about competing with her sibling, it’s Serena Williams, and she’s just come out in support for Australia’s newest gold medal winning sisters.
Cyclist Clarke the last man standing
SIMON Clarke was the last man into the Australian road cycling team and remarkably ended up being the only team member who finished yesterday’s Olympic road race.
Who sits down at a party anyway?
AUSSIE pair Taliqua Clancy and Louise Bawden have won their Olympic beach volleyball opener on day one as Rio locals turn the event into a huge beach party.
‘Not many 17-year-olds get to go to the Olympics’
INSPIRED by his world champion grandfather young gun Mitchell Iles is out to make up for lost time after winning his battle for Olympic shooting selection.
Chaotic day leaves rowers furious at officials
OUTRAGED rowers have accused Rio Olympic organisers of putting television interests ahead of fair competition at a rowing course branded “wilder than a subbies Mad Monday.’’
Campbell sisters lead Australia to glory
AUSTRALIA’S Campbell sisters have realised a lifelong dream, winning Olympic gold together in the 4x100m freestyle relay. WATCH THE HIGHLIGHTS.
Hockeyroos upbeat despite shock opening loss
DON’T judge a book by its cover. That’s how the Hockeyroos are dealing with their surprise loss to arch rivals Great Britain in their opening game of the competition.
Opening day provides sevens heaven
AWARE that rugby’s place in the Olympics will live or die on the success of Rio, World Rugby boss Brett Gosper declared “We only have one chance to make a first impression”.
Horton takes down drug cheat to win gold
EMERGING young swim star Mack Horton has conquered a “drug cheat” and claimed Olympic gold as Australia made an emphatic start to their Rio Games campaign in the pool.
Aussie archers claim our first Rio medal
THE secret behind Australia’s first medal of the Rio Olympics was Brisbane archer Taylor Worth telling his mum to ‘zip it’ when she was in the stands.
Why Boomers might be the real deal
AUSTRALIA’S team of NBA champions looked like a champion team. The expected grit was evident and their chemistry was sublime. But they know there’s still a long way to go.
Bogut shines as Boomers win Rio opener
AUSTRALIA’S quest for a first ever Olympic men’s basketball medal is off to the perfect start with fit-again superstar Andrew Bogut inspiring an upset opening win over France.
Boomers player ratings vs France in Rio
THE Boomers were dominant in their Rio opener as they earned a big win over France. Here are our player ratings from Australia’s big win, including one player with a perfect 10.
Silver Fox ready to become our golden girl
ON the day she plans to show why she’s Australia’s golden girl, Jess Fox has told of how Olympic cycling champion Anna Meares has helped shape her career.
Flying start for top ranked Aussies
AUSTRALIA’S top ranked beach volleyballers Taliqua Clancy and Louise Bawden have secured a first-up win over Costa Rica at party central, on Copacabana Beach.
The Olympians worth more than the Dream Team
IF you are looking for a collection of most valuable competitors at the Rio Olympics, skip past the Dream Team’s cruise liner and hit the stables.
Friend relishes Aussie underdog tag
THEY are the forgotten team of the Olympic sevens tournament – and that suits Australian coach Andy Friend just fine as his team look to cause a stir in Rio.
Mind games prepared team for Rio chaos
THE plan to prepare Australia’s women’s seven team for the chaos of Rio was going well until they thought their campaign was screwed. Here’s how Tim Walsh prepared his squad.
‘The Edge’ – Australia’s social haven in Rio
WIVES and girlfriends are banned from the Athletes’ Village, but now there’s an incredible new rendezvous spot. We take you inside ‘The Edge’, Kitty Chiller’s brainchild.
Aussies get the party started at Ipanema beach
AUSTRALIAN athletes rocked the streets of Rio on Friday night for their very own alternate opening ceremony that saw the locals join the impromptu party.
Coates can’t guarantee Russia are clean
EXCLUSIVE: John Coates has declared he has no interest in supporting a satellite Olympic model which would see underdeveloped cities like Rio be eliminated from ever hosting the Games.
Athlete’s family face rough reception in Rio
AUSSIE hockey star Fergus Kavanagh’s family are attending their third Olympics, but they haven’t been welcomed to Rio with open arms.
How does Rio compare to past Opening Ceremonies?
Mike Colman has attended seven Olympic Games Opening Ceremonies in his lifetime. So where does Rio’s spectacular show of colour and dance rank among his best?
Willett right at home on the range
JAMES Willett only switched to the double trap at the end of 2014. And if he medals in Rio he can thank a home-built gun range in his own backyard for his meteoric rise.
Respect now due to class of 2016
AUSTRALIA’S swim team will have the rock star treatment without the rock star behaviour when they arrive in Rio via a $300,000 private charter 737 jet on Sunday.
‘Sarah’s spirit will be with us in Rio’
AUSTRALIA’S miracle Olympians say the spirit of rowing legend Sarah Tait will live on in the women’s eight boat at the Rio rowing regatta.
From suburban footy to rowing in Rio
ALEX Hagan’s dreams of Olympic glory were so remote she turned out for the St Kevin’s women’s football side on Saturday.
Chelsea’s inspiring leap of faith
AFTER injuries and crippling anxiety forced Chelsea Jaensch into premature retirement, the Rio-bound long jumper hopes her story will help inspire other women.
Rio is Australia’s girlpower Games
CHEF de mission Kitty Chiller says the Rio Olympics marks a proud breakthrough for Australia with women making up more than half of the national team.
Knowles ready to right the wrongs of London
FOUR years on from the heartbreak of London 2012, Kookaburras veteran Mark Knowles says his team are leaving nothing to chance in the bid to win gold in Rio.
Wu hoping it’s third time lucky in Rio
AUSTRALIAN diver Melissa Wu is confident she is ready to claim an individual Olympic medal as she prepares for her third Games after an incredible 10 years on the national team.
Lapierre’s confident warning to his rivals
WITH defending Olympic hurdles champion Sally Pearson out of Rio, the hopes of the track and field team rest with Fabrice Lapierre, and he’s confident.
‘Olympic defeat worse than losing my home’
CAROLINE Buchanan described missing a medal in 2012 as the worst thing that ever happened to her; a big call given her family lost their home in a bushfire and her brother broke his neck.
‘Dating the enemy wont derail my Rio focus’
SAM Willoughby is dating the enemy but Australia’s top male BMX rider describes US star and fiancee Alise Post as his “rock” who helps keep his life on track.
10 unmissable events at the Rio Olympics
THE OLYMPICS always deliver a selection of magical memories. And there are also the not-to-be-missed winners, the contests that will have you on the edge of your seat. Here’s our top 10 picks.
Rio is a magical metropolis, but can it deliver?
WITH the Zika virus, water purity problems, incomplete venues, an crippled economy and an impeached president, Rio has faced more hurdles than Sally Pearson. So are they ready asks Robert Craddock?
Mills: I can lead Boomers to gold
PATTY MILLS says his 11 seasons as a Boomer and 361 NBA games have prepared him to embrace the expectation of such lofty expectations as they go for gold in Rio.
Matildas happy not being village people
AUSTRALIAN Olympians have finally moved into their Games digs, and there’s not a leaky shower or exposed wire in sight — mind you, they are 450kms from Rio.
Australia’s top 10 gold medal hopes
AUSTRALIA may have laboured in London but with these 10 stars we will bounce back in Brazil, writes Robert Craddock. TOP MEDAL HOPES.
Rio athlete village ‘absolutely amazing’
AUSTRALIA’S Olympic boxers have toured the athletes’ village in Rio and Shelley Watts has praised the AOC for ensuring their safety was prioritised.
Chiller hails ‘enormous progress’ in village
AUSTRALIAN athletes are set to move into the Rio Olympic village on Wednesday after “enormous” progress was made on extensive plumbing, electricity and gas faults.
How are ‘rotten Russia’ allowed to compete?
FIVE weeks ago IOC vice-president John Coates tore into Russia as he handed Jared Tallent his gold medal from London 2012. So the IOC deciding not to ban all athletes was staggering on many levels.
How animal cruelty transformed Rio campaign
WHEN Morgan Mitchell’s boyfriend played a documentary about animal cruelty it changed her life forever and caused some furrowed brows among athletics types.
Aussie blow-up kicks Rio organisers into gear
AUSTRALIA’s Olympic staff grabbed brushes and bleach and took matters into their own hands as a hornet’s netted stirred in Rio on Monday.
Olympic village crisis on eve of Games
UPDATE: Problems include sewage flowing into showers but the AOC hopes the Olympic village will be habitable for its athletes by Thursday.
Bout of malaria fails to stop Aussie weightlifter
AUSSIE weightlifter Simplice Ribouem lost a staggering 20kg after contracting malaria, which makes his journey just to even qualify for Rio a feat in itself.
Matured Cambage is ready to soar
AFTER a turbulent year, Liz Cambage is settled, focused and stronger than ever. And she’s ready to help try to lead the Opals to their first ever gold medal at the Olympics.
Helping swimmers to sleep easy in Rio
IN preparation for Rio Australia’s top swimmers have been working to nail their starts, kicks and turns. Now they need to work as hard to finetune their sleeping.
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