Superstar sprinter misses 100m after being denied venue entry
Three-time Olympic gold medallist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce was a shock withdrawal from the 100m in an event that was eventually won by St Lucia’s Julien Alfred.
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Vicious online haters throw Hoare off his mark
1500m runner Olli Hoare has revealed the extent of the vicious online hate he has received throughout the Paris Games, with the social media abuse throwing him off his game.
‘Mountain to climb’: Australia’s fastest man fails to escape heats
Rohan Browning’s horror year has continued with Australia’s fastest man failing to get out of the 100m heats in Paris on Saturday night.
‘I’m speechless’: Aussie 100m sprinter breaks 24-year drought
For the first time since the Sydney 2000 Olympics Australia will have a starter in the women’s 100m sprint semi final.
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Next big things! Who to watch at NSW All Schools Athletics
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‘Huge relief’: Aussie star’s rare feat
It’s been a banner year for Australian athletes and another high mark has been achieved in Vienna.
‘World’s sexiest athlete’ comes crashing down
Alica Schmidt, dubbed the “world’s sexiest athlete”, has been dealt a crushing reality check after being blown off the track.
50 Qld rookies from 12 sports eyeing Games glory
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Runner’s dreams crushed by his own penis
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Aussie teen sprint freak stuns at worlds
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