Aussie Olympic heroes hit by ‘tonne of bricks’
As the Paris Olympics come to an end, our Aussie heroes are about to experience the worst type of “hangover”, writes Sally Pearson.
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Mental health played a part in Diver’s marathon breakdown
The ‘vitriol’ of social media has again impacted yet another athlete with marathon runner Sinead Diver subjected to online abuse in the lead-up to her forced withdrawal from the Paris Olympic marathon.
‘Vitriol’ caused Aussie’s 1.2km marathon act
Australia’s Sinead Diver has claimed “online vitriol” contributed to her pulling out of the Olympic marathon just a kilometre into the race.
Olympian comes clean after giving away gold
The American defended a decision at the 2024 Paris Olympics that some have labelled ‘stupid’ after he effectively gave away guaranteed gold.
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Two-time Olympian new Athletics Australia CEO
Athletics Australia announces first major appointment under new presidency ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
The four Aussies hitting their straps just in time for Paris
A quartet of Australian athletes have put themselves well and truly in the frame for Paris medals, finishing with strong podium results at the Doha stop of the world’s premier athletic series.
‘We’re going to the Olympics’: 24-year drought ends
Thanks to a record-breaking performance led by 19-year-old Torrie Lewis, Australia will field a 4x100m women’s relay team for the first time since the 2000 Sydney Games.
Inside the story of Australia’s next sprinting star
Torrie Lewis is the name everyone is talking about in athletics. But what did it take to make her a star? Her former coach reveals what makes her special.
Why McShane is not giving up on her Olympic dreams
Eight long years after she was denied an Olympic berth in a controversial selection race, Charlotte McShane is giving her Games dream one last crack.
Marathoner goes viral over drinking heroics
Onlookers have been left stunned after a runner smashed out an incredible time at the London Marathon all while nailing a ridiculous challenge.
Aussie teen puts Olympics on notice after stunning world champ
Aussie sprint sensation Torrie Lewis is in ominous form heading into the Olympics after beating out American 100m world champion Sha’Carri Richardson in her Diamond League debut.
‘Holy cr**’: Aussie teen stuns world champ
An Aussie teenager has announced herself on the world stage with a staggering upset win over an Olympic legend
How social media savvy funds Clay’s Olympic dream
Liz Clay was working in retail when she realised something had to give. The self-managed Olympian explains to SHANNON GILL how she unlocked the power of social media to make gains on and off the track.
Bol further vindicated by WADA ahead of Paris
Peter Bol went through hell last year grappling with a positive drug test before proving his innocence. The World-Anti Doping Agency has made a key change in the aftermath of the saga, reports JULIAN LINDEN.
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