Gold to sprinter with huge target on his back
The last time he competed in the Games arena he took the world by surprise and a Paralympic crown. Now James Turner is back for round two and has already collected his first gold.
Sport
Rugby’s plan to tap into clubland
Rising stars of rugby union will be put firmly in the spotlight if a bold plan for a series of games against the Waratahs is given the green-light.
Gold medallist Madi de Rozario’s special preparation
If Madi de Rozario is looking sad before her races that’s a good thing according to the three time Paralympian who has already won a gold medal.
Weird, wonderful and very quirky Paralympic facts
What’s a tapper? How does someone without arms play table tennis? Why do some athletes wear metal aprons? All the answers here plus more quirky facts ahead of Tokyo Paralympics.
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Matthew a multi-talented star
Matthew Riley has made a habit out of excelling on the sporting field- no matter what the game is.
Holding court for Davis Cup
Hunters Hill Lawn Tennis Club plays host to famous aces
School aces comp
Enormous effort sees Carlingford claim Tennis Challenge title
Season of optimism
With talent flowing through the club from top to bottom, there has never been a better time to be a Northern District Ranger
Dominant schools duo
The northern district’s recent dominance of high school football has continued with Cheltenham Girls and Epping Boys claiming the top prize in the Puma Trophy and Cup competitions.
Teen a force in the pool
Nicola Schubert has plenty of mongrel in her.Not that that’s a bad thing.
The Putney Wanderkind
Even at just 17, Joshua Bartolotto is already ever the professional sportsman.
Sign-ups are running hot
Olympic fever is still high in the northern district as Ryde Little Athletics has been swamped with registrations for the 2016/17 season.
Wicket-Wizard of Aus
Joel Foster is a rare cricketing talent.
Shooting for the stars
Sabrina Howell is more excited than most for the end of the Summer Olympics.
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