Officials defend ‘devastated’ marathon runner
The drama surrounding Australia’s female marathon squad took a fresh turn after a runner suddenly quit one kilometre into the race.
Athletics
True cause of Aussie marathon runner’s ‘embarrassing’ early exit
Sinead Diver was out of the women’s marathon before it had really started, but after a far from ideal preparation for Paris, some are asking why she did not withdraw sooner.
Incredible Hull! Jess storms to silver and into our hearts
Jessica Hull took on the might of the Africans and forced defending champion Faith Kipyegon to run an Olympic record as she claimed a historic silver medal in a thrilling 1500m final.
Little fails to live up to big expectation in javelin flame out
Javelin thrower Mackenzie Little says there are no excuses for her disappointing Olympic performance and insists that her early exit has lit a fire that will ensure she returns a better athlete.
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Australian Olympians upstaged as rising stars steal the show
Track star Rohan Browning warmed up for the national titles with a win, but he and the rest of a high-class field were upstaged by a pair of rising stars with the Paris Olympics in their sights.
Olympics debacle: Why Brisbane’s “gumtree’’ Games is in strife
Paris 2024 and the Stade de France. LA 2028 and the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Every Olympics is a silent prisoner of the Games before it – that spells trouble for Brisbane.
How Bol bounced back from drugs scandal to target Paris Olympics
Aussie fan favourite Peter Bol has just four months until he is back in the blocks on the Olympic stage, but the lead into Paris hasn’t been all smooth sailing despite it being his ‘biggest year yet.’
Crash: Brisbane’s stadium conundrum ahead of 2032 games
Today’s announcement by Queensland Premier Steven Miles to overlook recommendations as to where Brisbane’s 2032 Olympic stadium should be, provides plenty of food for thought. ROBERT CRADDOCK’s analysis.
Aussie gun shatters 20-year record to secure Olympic campaign
Victorian Lauren Ryan has booked her spot at the Paris Olympics after shattering the Australian 10,000m record.
Crash: Why Gabba D-day is around the corner
There is no match on at the Gabba on Monday but it could be the most significant day in the venue’s history, as big decisions are to come with the Olympics on the horizon.
Steps taken towards recognising Olympic cheating scandal victims
While the IOC is remaining steadfast Olympic medals will not be retrospectively awarded, it will not interfere with sports recognising the victims of East German doping regime.
Everything you need to know about the 2024 Olympics
The Paris Olympics are rapidly approaching – and you’ve got many questions that need to be answered. So, here’s the complete breakdown on dates, sports, tickets and more.
Cold Melbourne night that inspired Olyslagers’ ‘10/10’ jump
Australia’s Nicola Olyslagers was staring at another silver medal before memories of a cold night competing in Melbourne inspired her to a 10 out of 10 jump and World indoors gold.
Truth behind Aussie’s gold medal stunner
Needing a successful jump to continue her pursuit of gold, Aussie Nicola Olyslagers turned to a secret weapon at the indoor world titles.
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