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Ironman legend’s son making waves in a different sport
It’s a name synonymous with surf life saving but this Next Gen athlete is hoping it’s also on an Olympic start list by the Brisbane 2032 Games – or even LA in 2028 in a different sport.
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Siblings won major titles, young guns from surf life saving made waves and a kayak champion began his quest for a third Olympic medal at the Paddle Australia canoe sprint Grand Prix II. WRAP
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Gold medallist’s surprising next move
The gold medallist is making a big splash in the fashion world, swapping out her canoe for the catwalk.
Bold new plunge that has left Jess Fox nervous
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Olympic gold medallists Jess and Noemie Fox have been honoured with a sweet gesture ahead of a major international competition at home.
Fox to share glory with Australia while adjusting to legend status
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‘Full-circle moment’: Fox’s achievement hits home
Canoe superstar Jess Fox has enjoyed the arrival home as an Olympic gold medallist before, but this time it was her sister’s turn.
One gold, two gold, three gold more: Next gen Fox rising
The cousin of Jess and Noemie Fox has the next Olympic Games in his sights – something that could strike fear into the hearts of international paddlers after the women’s three-gold haul in Paris.
Startline mishap relegates kayakers to ‘dirty gold’
Tom Green says he will have to shoulder the blame for “screwing up” the start of the K2 final that prevented him and crewmate Jean van der Westhuyzen from winning another Olympic gold.
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