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David RiccioChief Sports Writer

David Riccio is The Sunday Telegraph and CODE Sports chief sports writer with a career in journalism that includes 20 years at News Limited. A former sports editor of The Sunday Telegraph, David is an award-winning reporter who thrives on breaking news and writing in-depth profiles. Regarded as one of rugby league’s leading reporters, having covered grand finals State of Origin and World Cups, David was also a member of our 2016 Rio Olympic Games team and is the author of Alex McKinnon’s book Unbroken.

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Ausrtalia's women's team pursuit cyclists will honour Melissa Hoskins at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Aussie cyclist’s emotional Olympic tribute to Melissa Hoskins

Georgia Baker will never forget a gesture of generosity from the late Melissa Hoskins. Now she has matched it to ensure the former Olympian’s legacy lives on.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JULY 05: Logan Martin poses during the Australian 2024 Paris Olympic Games BMX & Mountain Bike Squad Announcement at AusCycling Indoor BMX Training Facility on July 05, 2024 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

BMX posterboy puts break-in behind him ahead of Olympic defence

Logan Martin, the poster boy of world BMX, says there’s no time for excuses as he prepares to defend his Olympic crown in Paris.

NCA. PARIS FRANCE 2024 OLYMPIC GAMES. July 28 - Day 2.Chloe Covell in action during the Finals of the WomenÃs Street Skateboarding at La Concorde. Picture: Adam Head

Pint-sized with a giant heart: Chloe gives her all in street skate final

She is small in stature but so big on heart. Competing with two fractured fingers in the street skate final, Chloe Covell proved she is still the coolest Aussie at the Games.

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PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 27: Gold medalist Grace Brown of Team Australia poses on the podium during the Women's Individual Time Trial on day one of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Pont Alexandre III on July 27, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

Inside Brown’s crushing victory: How country girl became Olympic champ

As others faltered on the wet Parisian roads, Grace Brown stayed upright and went on to claim gold for Australia. So how did she do it? Thanks to an extraordinary piece of coaching.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 02: Mens Team Pursuit Gold Medal ride - Australia defeated by Great Britain. Australian riders Blake Agnoletto, Conor Leahy, Kelland O'Brien and Samuel Welsford during the 2024 Track Nations Cup at the Adelaide Super-Drome on February 02, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images)

The secrets of Australia’s $97,979 Olympic super bike

Dubbed “the fastest bike in the world,’’ the Australian cycling pursuit team will use a super bike that was placed on the market at a deliberately inflated price so rival teams copy its groundbreaking secrets.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 28: Teagan Levi of Australia is tackled during the 2023 Sydney Sevens match between Australia and France at Allianz Stadium on January 28, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

How Sevens star used impact of shock prank call for good

Teagan Levi remembers looking down at her phone and seeing a call with no name or ID. Nothing could prepare the rugby sevens star for the devastating impact of the next 30 seconds.

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Paris Olympics 2024- Australian skateboarder Chloe Covell takes in Paris and the Champs Elysee before competition starts. Pics Adam Head

NRL star’s sacrifice to support teen daughter’s Olympic dream

Former NRL star Luke Covell has revealed the lengths he has gone to help support 14-year-old daughter Chloe in her pursuit of history in Paris.

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Australia's Grace Brown celebrates with her gold medal on the podium during the medal ceremony for the women's road cycling individual time trial during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, on July 27, 2024. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP)

Amazing Grace: Brown executes ‘perfect race’ to claim first Aussie gold

Australia has its first gold medalist of the 2024 Paris Olympics with time trialist Grace Brown riding to victory in a devastating performance.

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SHANGHAI, CHINA - MAY 18: Logan Martin of Australia competes during the Cycling BMX Freestyle Men's Park Final on day three of the Olympic Qualifier Series Shanghai on May 18, 2024 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)

Aussie Olympic BMX champion rocked by smash and grab

Australian BMX Olympic champion had his wallet and vital gear stolen on the eve of the Games.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JULY 13: Jayden Campbell of the Titans in actionduring the round 19 NRL match between Gold Coast Titans and Parramatta Eels at Cbus Super Stadium, on July 13, 2024, in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

SuperCoach teams analysis: Sell Campbell at your peril

SuperCoaches need to find a way to get Nathan Cleary into their side but avoid this common mistake. Full SuperCoach analysis of the round 21 NRL teams.

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