Meet some of Brisbane’s best young gymnasts
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Olympics 2016
Culture King Goorj’s vision for Aussie basketball
Brian Goorjian says he would not have taken his new Hong Kong coaching gig, were it not for the Boomers, and he wants to pave the way for an Aussie team in Asia’s answer to the Euro League.
Vidmar gets Olyroos gig
A former Socceroo and Olympian has been named as new coach of the Olyroos.
‘Motivation’: Millions for Olympics medals
Six months after their glorious deeds in Tokyo, Australia’s Olympic athletes will collect a huge financial bonus.
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What you don’t know about our Olympic champs
Did you know Ariarne Titmus is a pavlova whiz, swimmer Zac Stubblety-Cook was once scared of water and rower Caitlin Cronin was a rep footballer? Learn more about 20 Queensland Olympic stars here.
How Poms are helping Matildas spread the good news
World Cups, Asian Cups, Olympics … it’s all happening for the Matildas. But it’s individual success at club level that could underpin greater exposure for women’s football.
‘He’s so brave’: Matildas star’s amazing inspiration
Gold Coaster Hayley Raso has opened up about older brother’s battle with congenital heart disease and how it inspired her ahead of her Olympics debut. THE TOUCHING STORY >>>
Parents force probe into Hockey NSW bullying claims
Hockey NSW has responded to angry parent feedback and will probe allegations of shocking behaviour by both staff and players representing the state at the U18 Australian Championships.
Australia’s best medal hopes at Tokyo Olympics
Australia has quietly assembled an Olympics team that is now predicted to deliver our best Olympic medal tally since 2008.
‘Heirs and spares’ to back-up Olympic athletes
Triathlon Australia has an extraordinary backup plan in case of a worst-case scenario at the Tokyo Olympics to ensure athletes remain on track for a historic medal.
Aussie Olympic softballers named after 13-year wait
Australia’s softball team has been named for the Tokyo Games, after a long 13-year wait to be back on the Olympic Diamond.
Peris can match cousin in Tokyo, but on one condition
Her cousin became the first Aboriginal to win an Olympic gold medal. Now Brooke Peris follows in her footsteps, but to do so, there’s one thing she has to remember in Tokyo.
How Olympian plans to wipe his hands of superstition
Superstition is never far away in sport. Indigenous Sevens rugby Olympian Maurice Longbottom explains why getting his hands dirty when living out his dream isn’t a problem.
Simmons leaves Boomers door ajar
Ben Simmons’ withdrawal from Australia’s Olympic campaign is a big blow, but the Boomers remain focused on winning a maiden medal.
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