World renowned specialist who ‘saved’ track star’s career
Lauren Ryan holds the national record for both the 5000m and 10,000m on the track, however she almost walked away from the sport entirely.
Athletics
Freeman rival Perec’s secret Australian desire
She famously fled these shores but Marie-Jose Perec has revealed Australia was once the place she wanted to escape to rather than from.
‘It’s a joke’: Aussie in huge Olympics storm
Australian athletes have made history at the pre-Olympics Diamond League meet, but it’s been overshadowed by a huge drama.
Aussies claim triple gold as relay stars smash another record
The Australian athletics team are coming in hot after claiming a triple gold at a pre-Olympic meet, while the country’s 4x100m women’s relay squad have continued their stunning rise.
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Sad detail in Olympian’s pregnancy reveal
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Aussie record obliterated in 96-year first
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Partnership payday to give athletics a boost
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Olympic sprinter hit with booster side effect
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Friendly Games flame burns bright for a starstruck generation
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