Channel 9 slammed for ‘disgraceful’ move
One of Australia’s leading hopes in the athletics was snubbed by Olympic broadcaster Channel 9 in a move that’s been slammed by viewers.
Athletics
Secret Aussie dare behind viral photo
The real story behind one of the most iconic moments from the Paris Olympics has been revealed with an Aussie behind the drama.
Semenya rips IOC over boxing’s biological firestorm
Legendary South African intersex athlete Caster Semenya has been locked in legal battles for six years. She says boxing’s latest biological firestorm at Paris the Olympics is a disgrace.
‘Stay on your feet’: Why Hull is primed for 1500m medal push
Jess Hull is one of the favourites in the 1500m, and proof of her growth as a contender came when there was a clipping of heels and pushing with 350m left in her heat. Her reaction shows why she is a great Aussie medal hope on the track.
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First head rolls over ‘corrupt’ 100m run
There has been a brutal response to the “truly shocking” 100m athletics scandal with legal action taken after a runner “defamed the nation”.
World can’t believe ‘truly shocking’ 100m run
A surprisingly slow 100m run at the World University Games has been labelled the slowest ever, prompting claims of corruption.
Desperate ‘witch hunt’ of Bol finally over
Peter Bol is a national hero, and an ‘overzealous’ government authority tried to taint his image. See the details of how Bol was exonerated and rightly so.
‘Dream come true’: Bol exonerated over failed drug test
The investigation into Peter Bol is now over with the middle-distance champion exonerated after his failed drug test was declared a false positive.
‘Exonerated’: Case closed against Aussie Olympian
An Australian Olympian is rejoicing after a lengthy investigation into a false positive drugs test was closed for good.
Brisbane 2032 here we come! Athletics young guns creating a buzz
They are our Olympians and world championship hopefuls of the future – the best young track and field aces in Australia. Meet the teens hitting the world stage at the Commonwealth Youth Games.
24 Aussie stars set to blow Paris 2024 away
A year out from the 2024 Olympic Games, Australia is enjoying enormous success all over the world. Here are 24 young athletes to keep an eye on as the countdown continues.
‘Amazing’ Aussie 17yo smashes world record
An Aussie running teen freak has smashed a host of world records in a staggering performance 12 months before the Paris Olympics.
Joseph Deng bests Peter Bol’s 800m record by 0.1
Joseph Deng has burst out of training partner Peter Bol’s shadow to become the fastest 800m runner in Australian history, setting a new Australian Record in Lyon overnight.
Bol qualifies to take his quest for redemption to world stage
In just his fourth run back since having a provisional doping ban lifted, Australian 800m record holder Peter Bol has comfortably qualified for next month’s world championships in Budapest.
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