On-air gaffe leaves swimmers red faced
This Olympian was lost for words after a reporter’s awkward interview gaffe following his gold medal swim.
Olympics 2016
‘Locked down for five months’: Why Fiji’s gold medal is the moment of the Olympics
Forced to abandon their families because of Covid, Fiji’s gold medal was one of the moments of the Olympics thus far. In a colourless Games, their victory was what the Olympics needed.
Photo shows what Olympic gold means
A nation gripped with a devastating Covid outbreak has enjoyed a moment of respite in a golden Olympic moment.
So you think Simone Biles is soft? You are wrong
Simone Biles has copped disgusting abuse since announcing she would not compete in a second event. She deserves gold for the change she is pushing for.
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Mind games prepared team for Rio chaos
THE plan to prepare Australia’s women’s seven team for the chaos of Rio was going well until they thought their campaign was screwed. Here’s how Tim Walsh prepared his squad.
Bogut v Chiller: NBA star’s toilet sledge
RIO BANTS: Vintage Andrew Bogut. Australian Olympic chef de mission Kitty Chiller hit him with some banter today and even his light-hearted response was savage.
Coates can’t guarantee Russia are clean
EXCLUSIVE: John Coates has declared he has no interest in supporting a satellite Olympic model which would see underdeveloped cities like Rio be eliminated from ever hosting the Games.
How does Rio compare to past Opening Ceremonies?
Mike Colman has attended seven Olympic Games Opening Ceremonies in his lifetime. So where does Rio’s spectacular show of colour and dance rank among his best?
Legend hopes to ‘raise a glass’ to Larkin
IT’S 60 years since Australia produced its first and only backstroke gold medallist and the man who sealed the deal is chilling a bottle of champagne.
Patterson bans media ahead of Olympic debut
THE intrigue around Eleanor Patterson continues to grow with the high-jumper becoming the only team member to enforce a media ban in the lead-up to her Olympic debut.
Tallent competing in ‘cleanest’ race of career
OLYMPIC champion Jared Tallent believes he will be competing in the “cleanest” race of his career when he defends his 50km title in Rio.
‘Blue sky’ thinking spurs Kookas redemption
GOLD has eluded the Kookaburras at the past two Olympics and now the team with one of world sport’s most imposing recent records wants to make up for that disappointment.
Mending Bogut ready to make mark
ANDREW Bogut’s “miracle” recovery from an injury that jeopardised his Rio campaign seems complete, and Team USA is looking forward to facing off against the Boomers big man.
USA superstar’s cheeky dig at angry Bogut
RIO BANTS: Team USA star rips Aussie Andrew Bogut, NBA baller’s complaint about luxury cruise ship accom, Draymond Green’s new Snapchat antics and Olympic Village hits Airbnb.
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