Jess shares sweet family moment ahead of Olympics tilt
SA champion runner and mum Jessica Stenson has revealed her secret weapon that will fuel her marathon run at the Paris Olympics.
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Australia’s fastest man facing Paris wipe out
Australia’s fastest man Rohan Browning, a stunning semi-finalist in the 100 metres at the Tokyo Olympic Games, is at serious risk of failing to qualify for Paris 2024.
Australia’s fastest man in danger of missing Paris
Dubbed the next Matt Shirvington and Australia’s budding super star over the 100 metres, Rohan Browning now finds himself on the brink of missing the Olympic Games in Paris after a semi-final appearance in Tokyo, three years ago.
Olympic sprint queen out of Paris Games
The Jamaican great, who has won the 100m-200m sprint double at the last two Olympics, won’t have a chance to compete in Paris.
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Meet the future: The Aussies set to take Paris by storm
They are the cool kids, teenagers and rising stars who are driving an Australian youth revolution in sport. And if you thought Tokyo was impressive, just wait for three years time.
Brutal toll of Games hits Aussies
An emotional Ian Chesterman has reflected on how the Australian athletes in Tokyo have touched the hearts of Aussies back home.
‘Never seen’ marathon act is Olympic gold
The marathon always throws up some great Olympic scenes and it was no different in Tokyo as a hug at the finish line stole the show.
Debate rages over ‘evil’ marathon moment
Social media erupted over a video showing a marathon runner appearing to sabotage his rivals at a watering station, but there may be more to it.
Star collapses in ‘really distressing’ sight
The men’s marathon became difficult to watch as the field was wiped out in scenes described by an Aussie great as “suicidal”.
What is in high jump star’s notebook
Nicola McDermott pulled off a stunning finish to the track and field for Australia but the nation was wondering what was in her book.
Drug drama engulfs shock 100m champ
He was a shock successor to Usain Bolt’s 100m crown but Italy’s Lamont Jacobs is reportedly at the centre of an investigation.
No regrets: Aussie’s bold 1500m tactics backfire
Aussie Stewart McSweyn went with the big guns early and paid the price, fading to finish midfield in the 1500m final when a medal at one stage looked a real possibility.
IOC accused of trying to hide positive drug cases
Only three athletes have tested positive to illegal substances while in Tokyo leading to accusations that the IOC is deliberately delaying the release of other cases to avoid negative publicity.
Barber hopes clutch moments inspire next generation
‘I have had such moments of doubt, such moments of pressure.’ Challenged in ways she never anticipated, Kelsey-Lee Barber bounced back with a performance for the ages in Tokyo.
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