The unsung heroes behind the Tokyo Games
We’ve had loads of heroes on our screens, but spare a moment for the true unsung heroes of the Tokyo Olympics, as they keep the Games alive.
Olympics 2016
Transgender athlete’s historic gold medal
Canada’s Quinn, who goes by a single name and the pronouns “they” and “their”, is the first openly transgender gold medallist.
Cameras on hand as legend breaks down
Australia won its first beach volleyball medal since 2000 and the emotion was overwhelming for an icon of the sport Down Under.
The silver lining in Matildas’ sad exit
Despite the Matildas’ heartbreaking loss against the USA in the bronze medal playoff, there is a major silver lining for coach Tony Gustavsson’s troops.
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Water polo literally saved my life
If it wasn’t for water polo, Lachlan Hollis says he would never have been diagnosed with a rare form of testicular cancer. Now he’s pushing for a spot on the plane to Tokyo.
Pearson: Russia ban a ‘huge stepping stone’
Athletics has had a ban in place on Russian athletes for years, and now WADA has followed suit, Olympic gold medallist Sally Pearson says it’s a great move for international sport.
Prove your innocence or lose Tokyo spot
Australia’s anti-doping boss has lit an Olympic fuse, declaring Russia should be thrown out of the Tokyo Games if it’s found to have deliberately erased positive drug tests.
Hockeyroos seal Olympic dream
After disappointment against New Zealand in the Oceania Cup, the Hockeyroos had to win their two-game Olympic qualifier series against Russia to qualify. They backed up a 4-2 win with a 5-0 demolition to book their Tokyo ticket.
Blaze quartet earn Hockeyroos call-up
The Hockeyroos are down to their last chance to qualify for next year’s Tokyo Olympics and four Brisbane Blaze stars will be doing their bit to get them there.
Sevens team preparing for Tokyo heatwave
The heat-related deaths of dozens of people in Japan in the past two summers has forced Australia’s Olympic hopefuls to take drastic steps to prepare for the intense heat in Tokyo next year.
Claxton could not face leaving SA
SA’s senior Hockeyroo, midfielder Jane Claxton, is relieved she will still represent South Australia in the national league after a last-minute bid to save the Suns
Olympic hopes hang in balance
SA’s newest Hockeyroo Miki Spano wants to remain a South Australian as she chases her Olympic hockey dream. But this is at risk as SA Hockey chases $100,000 to fund state teams
Hockeyroo back for SA in new-look AHL series in Adelaide
BOTH the Suns and Hotshots SA State hockey teams start their AHL campaigns in Adelaide on Sunday with big clashes against Western Australia.
Horror injury gives Hockeyroo Claxton new perspective
SOUTH Australian midfielder Jane Claxton returns to Hockeyroos duty after horrific hamstring injury with 150th Australian cap.
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