Teen sprint sensation locked in for iconic race
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The rival Aussie gunning to take down Gout Gout
Teen sensation Gout Gout already has people gunning for his title as the hottest prospect in Australian sport — with a race on to become our next sub-10 second 100m runner.
Gout Gout breaks Olympic champ’s record
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Olympic great inducted into most elite group
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First Aussie signs with revolutionary track league
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Fleeing war, chasing gold: Congo refugee fastest in Queensland
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Australia’s fastest woman relocates to train with Dutch superstar Bol
One of Australia’s most exciting sporting talents is about to get a huge helping hand – linking with one of the fastest women in the world, and a Paris Olympics viral sensation.
How Little Aths, Steve Hooker’s coach launched Nina Kennedy
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How $75 can get you a shot at an Olympic gold medal
Emelia Surch is the best kept secret in Australian sport – and good judges rate her a genuine medal chance at the LA Games in four years time. And a radical funding plan could give the public a shot at sharing in her Olympic dream.
‘Nearly lost my life’: Olympians’ shock reveal
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Round and round … and round: Aussie hero chases insane record as ‘cooked’ new challenge begins
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