Shirvo turns up the heat on USA’s self declared sprinting ‘champ’
Australian sprinting legend Matt Shirvington has amped up the pressure on USA’s Noah Lyles, after the American declared himself ‘the champ’ before hitting the Olympic track in Paris.
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Win and you’re in: Aussie teen sensation inspired by the best
She ran a personal best in her heat but Aussie teen sensation Torrie Lewis will have to run again for a chance at the 200m final, and she is already taking inspiration off the newly crowned world’s fastest woman.
Magnussen: ‘Mixed medley is the Olympics’ egg and spoon race’
With bragging rights on the line, Matty Johns and James Magnussen break down the penultimate final night of swimming, the strange individual medley, success on the clay and more.
‘That’s crazy’: Fraser-Pryce talks security stoush, shock withdrawal
Jamaican legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce’s 100m campaign ended in controversy, and the three-time Olympic gold medallist has addressed what happened just hours before she went missing.
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Fears racism fuelled Peter Bol scandal
Athletics Australia is being urged to work with the African community over fears race played a part in the treatment of Olympic hero Peter Bol.
‘Very emotional’: Sydney Olympic star returns to scene of great race
He was part of one of the great moments of the Sydney 2000 Olympics but it has taken Paul Tergat more than 22 years to return to the scene of one of his most extraordinary races.
‘Disgrace’: Ugly twist in Bol doping saga
Peter Bol’s lawyer has labelled Australian sporting authorities a “disgrace” for leaking the athletics star’s drug test results, as a grim theory about the timing emerges.
‘It’s a disgrace’: Bol’s lawyer goes nuclear
Peter Bol’s lawyer has torn shreds through Sport Integrity Australia, questioning why his positive sample was made public.
Bombshell finding in Aussie’s doping case
A shocking new development in the Peter Bol doping saga has unfolded, with the 800m star releasing a statement today.
Shock twist as star’s drug ‘nightmare’ over
After a positive drugs test late last year, Australian star Peter Bol’s running ban has been lifted.
Our Ellie ready to take on the world at Bathurst
There has been no slowing down Ellie Pashley, as the Aireys Inlet running machine prepares for the world championships just months after giving birth to her daughter.
In-form state champ sets sights on country medal haul
A dominant effort to win his second Victorian title has decathlete Christian Paynter feeling good about his chances as the Geelong Guild athlete
Bol’s lawyer questions ‘margin call’ positive sample
Peter Bol’s lawyer, Paul Greene has says his client’s positive sample could simply come down to interpretation of data and that there are examples of such instances being overturned.
Bol’s collapse: Inside story of Olympic star’s failed drug test
Peter Bol says he was left completely confused by news that he had tested positive for EPO and opens up on his relief of the news becoming public as he fights to clear his name.
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