Olympians record smashed, PB’s, comebacks at NSW swim metros
There were PB’s, records, comebacks and show stopping swims at the Metropolitan championships. The 11 athletes who turned heads ahead of the Australian age titles.
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Winners and grinners at world cross country schools challenge
It’s been described as one of the toughest and most brutal world cross country courses ever but school kids from around the country loved every second of racing it – even the muddy bits.
From surf to cross country world stage for teen son of a gun
He’s a footy fan and surfer from a family of elite athletes with an unorthodox training regimen. Now this teen talent is preparing for an Aussie team debut at the world cross country titles in Bathurst.
Quirky pre-race prep for shop assistant at world cross country
There will be no one more centred, focused or calm than young shop assistant Amy Bunnage on the start line of the world cross country championships thanks to her special pre-race routine.
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Son of a gun, NRL debutant, rugby gun star at Brad Fittler Medal
A former rugby player from the Sutherland Shire, a teenager from the Central Coast, a son of a gun and a recent NRL debutant are among award winners at the Brad Fitler Medal.
Medal heist! NSW junior state age swimmers turning heads
Our rising stars of the pool have caused quite a stir at the NSW junior stage age short course championships. Some of the stars, standouts, top clubs and kids making waves.
Bloodlines! Teens with famous surnames the rising stars of rugby
There are country players, city guns and players with famous surnames from both the NRL and rugby in the NSW Waratahs Academy Gen Blue under 16 squad. CHECK OUT THE SQUAD.
Top shot! Big hits, hair-raising collisions at City v Country rugby
It was physical, skilful and thrilling. The City v Country junior rugby championships showcased the best rugby talent in the state and we were there capturing the action. Check out the GALLERY
Rush of NSW athletes named on Commonwealth Games team
They are teenagers, mothers, veterans and debutants and will contest a multitude of different sports. NSW athletes named to compete at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
What a shot! Australian schools rugby history as comp heats up
History was made as a new generation of rugby rising stars hit the field for the first time at the Australian Schools rugby championships. Stars, standouts and best photos on day two.
From almost quitting to Matildas call-up for Sydney young gun
A chance to travel, play beside a best mate and potentially suit up for Australia – it’s all on the table for a youngster who nearly quit her sport just a few years ago. NEW MATILDAS SQUAD
Australian track and field titles: PB’s galore as young gun soar
There were tears and cheers and PB’s galore on day two of the 2022 Australian track and field championships. Best stories and top results from the opening days of the crucial Sydney meet.
Australian athletics: Teen twins on own track to success
These athletic twins, preparing for the upcoming Australian track and field championships, really are inseparable. But there’s still one thing they hate doing together.
The art of Little Athletics – schoolgirl’s design a winner
Emma Hoskins loves going to Little Athletics and wanted to tell a story about it through art. Now the whole community will be wearing it at the NSW championships.
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