Late setback ends family boat campaign in Sydney to Hobart
A good Samaritan came to their aid but paperwork and other issues have grounded a family challenge in the Boxing Day race south.
Sport
Nervous Sydney to Hobart sailors bracing for Covid drama
It’s rampaging in the suburbs and Sydney to Hobart sailors believe Covid will also impact their crewmates in the 2021 race – but have a plan to ensure they can race on.
Famous Sydney to Hobart debutant in unknown waters
If anyone knows how to conquer fear, survive being thrown around like a rag doll and thrive in high-pressure situations it’s this Sydney to Hobart debutant.
‘It’s been tough’ – Ironman wants NSW guns considered for series wildcards
Our iron surf athletes did it tough during Covid. Now another famous NSW gun has the Queenslanders in his sights in the upcoming Nutri-Grain series.
More Stories
Crocs ready to bite in 100th season
The Clovelly Crocodiles junior rugby league side are ready to sink their teeth into their 100th season after their playing future was left under a cloud.
‘The intensity is a lot higher’
While many may have been winding down in anticipation of the holiday season, Randwick Rugby’s first grade side has kept its foot on the pedal ahead of season 2017.
‘Some kids hadn’t seen the ocean’
FOR South Maroubra lifeguard Nixy Krite, touring the rural Albury region teaching country children about water safety was a collision between two worlds – but the messages remained the same.
Teen on track to qualify for games
A MERE 0.9 of a second stands between Matraville runner Taliah Lummow and the qualifying time for next year’s Commonwealth Youth Games.
Raiders make Gridiron NSW history
UNSW Raiders have become the first team in Gridiron NSW history to win back-to-back championships by taking out the Women’s Opal Bowl IV.
Country star at fun day
COUNTRY music singer Amber Lawrence will headline Coogee Family Fun Day to raise money for the Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation.
‘It’s not all about the gold’
WHEN Pagewood Olympic water polo player Lea Yanitsas returned from the Rio games, she brought home a lesson: it’s not all about the gold. Now she’s working to spread that message to local kids.
Champ scores big in many codes
ETHAN Smith’s enthusiasm for all things sport was evident from his first footy game with the Coogee Dolphin’s under-6s.
Female ties run strong on field
With her mum a diehard fan and coach who grew up in Victoria, AFL is in Senna Gulden’s blood. The Chifley teen is now carving out her own career at a time of major change for the code.
Thornton shines in Rio relay
After putting their bodies on the line and doing the local community proud representing Australia, our athletes including Chifley bolter Jess Thornton have wrapped up their campaign at the Rio Olympics.
Original URL: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/southern-courier/sport/page/79