Australia’s new rising star of the marathon
MILLY Clark was competing in her first Olympics, and just the second marathon of her life. She didn’t win gold, but the Aussie put together a performance to remember.
MILLY Clark was competing in her first Olympics, and just the second marathon of her life. She didn’t win gold, but the Aussie put together a performance to remember.
HE did it. Start the superlatives now as Usain Bolt has created history by winning his third consecutive Olympic 100m crown.
“OH my God!” That was the reaction of Michael Johnson as he watched his 400m world record, which has stood for almost two decades, get smashed in Rio.
COMPETING in just her second marathon, Australia’s Milly Clark has run brilliantly to finish 18th in Rio.
DRUG scandals have engulfed athletics in Rio and, while he doesn’t like being called the sport’s saviour, the fact is Jamiacan superstar Usain Bolt has a big job to do.
THEY call it a rivalry, but it’s been dominated by one man. He’s only beaten Usain Bolt once in eight tries, but Justin Gatlin says he can turn the tide in Rio.
HE finished 10th but long-jumper Fabrice Lapierre is convinced he threw the gold medal away, as Henry Frayne performed better but still missed the medals.
FABRICE Lapierre will be hoping his trademark gold necklace he’s worn since 2010 will bring him more gold when he competes in the final of the men’s long jump.
IT was a nice lunchtime stroll for Usain Bolt as he ticked off the opening round of the men’s 100m while the Aussies showed they were also on track.
LESS than five minutes after Almaz Ayana had crossed the line in the 10,000m final, one of her rivals said what everyone was thinking.
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