Bombshell finding in Aussie’s doping case
A shocking new development in the Peter Bol doping saga has unfolded, with the 800m star releasing a statement today.
Athletics
Shock twist as star’s drug ‘nightmare’ over
After a positive drugs test late last year, Australian star Peter Bol’s running ban has been lifted.
Our Ellie ready to take on the world at Bathurst
There has been no slowing down Ellie Pashley, as the Aireys Inlet running machine prepares for the world championships just months after giving birth to her daughter.
In-form state champ sets sights on country medal haul
A dominant effort to win his second Victorian title has decathlete Christian Paynter feeling good about his chances as the Geelong Guild athlete
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Wait — you broke the world record
THIS sprinter had no idea she had smashed an historic record, until she got a tap on the shoulder. Her reaction was perfect.
Sex Olympics: Will Aussie couples abstain?
WITH so many Australian athletes pairing up in the Olympic team for Rio, the age-old issue of sex and sport has resurfaced, writes Amy Harris.
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Our 409 Rio athletes deserve the spotlight
I’M done with the bad energy. Let’s leave Russia, Kitty Chiller, Zika and crime at the Rio door and focus on what the Olympics is really about – the athletes.
Bolt: Russia ban will scare a lot of cheats
USAIN Bolt says Russia’s track and field team being banned from the Olympics sends a powerful message that should scare other cheats.
Pressure on IOC to ban Russia from Rio
RUSSIA’s track and field athletes have been banned from the Olympics and the entire Russian squad could swiftly follow. The pressure is now on the IOC after the landmark CAS decision.
Medal hope Stratton favours Russia ban
HER idol was robbed by the Russians and long-jumper Brooke Stratton doesn’t want to suffer the same fate in Rio.
Russian star’s great response to Rio ban
THEY’VE still got their sense of humour. One Russian athlete knows exactly what he’ll do if he can’t go to the Olympics.
Decision that could decide Russia’s Rio fate
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?
Russia’s doping black hole
IT’S the 10cm ‘mouse hole’ that has shattered the integrity of world sport and has exposed Russia’s drug rats responsible for the greatest doping scandal in history.
Aussie athletes safe after Nice attack
THREE Australian athletes are safe and accounted for after Thursday’s devastating attack in Nice.
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