Maddy Fitzpatrick was not even supposed to be playing at the Olympics. But after initially missing selection, she proved to be the Hockeyroos’ saviour as Australia edged past Japan.
Almost 25 years to the day since the triumph of the Oarsome Foursome Australian men’s coxless four broke Great Britain’s recent dominance to claim an emotional Olympic gold on Wednesday.
Ash Barty’s frustrating Olympics campaign may yet have a silver lining (or gold!!!). The Wimbledon champion and John Peers are looking good in the mixed doubles.
Australia stormed home to win its second gold medal of the morning but the Men’s Four final was rocked by a dramatic moment.
WITH the Zika virus, water purity problems, incomplete venues, an crippled economy and an impeached president, Rio has faced more hurdles than Sally Pearson. So are they ready asks Robert Craddock?
AUSTRALIA may have laboured in London but with these 10 stars we will bounce back in Brazil, writes Robert Craddock. TOP MEDAL HOPES.
AUSTRALIA’S Olympic boxers have toured the athletes’ village in Rio and Shelley Watts has praised the AOC for ensuring their safety was prioritised.
AUSTRALIA’S women’s eight could sensationally win selection at Rio’s rowing regatta despite Russia being allowed to compete at the Olympics.
COMMONWEALTH Gold Medallist Laetisha Scanlan says Russia’s two female trap shooters should be allowed to compete in Rio.
In 2014 Emilee Cherry was voted the world’s best women’s sevens player and next month she’ll be a key player in Australia’s pursuit of Olympic gold in Rio.
JULIUS YEGO wanted to be an athlete, only he couldn’t run very fast. So he came up with the most remarkable plan to ensure he fulfilled his Olympic dream.
STAR guard Patty Mills says the Boomers’ hopes of winning a maiden Olympic medal have increased by being drawn in the same pool as the USA’s “Dream Team”.
THE Olympic Charter may provide a path to eject Russia from Rio but will officials have the courage to make the call? Or will the decision be easier made for them?
RAELENE Boyle, the Aussie sprinter robbed of two Olympic golds by the East German doping system, says the IOC must send drug cheats a message by banning Russia.
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