Magnussen: ‘Mixed medley is the Olympics’ egg and spoon race’
With bragging rights on the line, Matty Johns and James Magnussen break down the penultimate final night of swimming, the strange individual medley, success on the clay and more.
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Fans erupt as broken up couple wins gold
Fans want the story of two tennis stars who broke up before winning gold medals together in Paris turned into a movie.
Flying Kangaroo: Australia defying odds and breaking gold records
For a nation of 26 million, Australia has punched above its weight in Paris, breaking gold medal records to sit higher on the medal tally than anyone anticipated after day eight.
Little girl captured Australia’s heart as she cheered dad to gold
Australia has claimed just its second ever tennis gold medal with star duo Matt Ebden and John Peers taking out the men’s doubles at Roland Garros in an unexpected and tense tie-break victory.
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The ‘Nadaliser’ bids for legendary status on clay
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Huge development in Zverev abuse case
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