‘We’re going to the Olympics’: 24-year drought ends
Thanks to a record-breaking performance led by 19-year-old Torrie Lewis, Australia will field a 4x100m women’s relay team for the first time since the 2000 Sydney Games.
Athletics
Inside the story of Australia’s next sprinting star
Torrie Lewis is the name everyone is talking about in athletics. But what did it take to make her a star? Her former coach reveals what makes her special.
Why McShane is not giving up on her Olympic dreams
Eight long years after she was denied an Olympic berth in a controversial selection race, Charlotte McShane is giving her Games dream one last crack.
Marathoner goes viral over drinking heroics
Onlookers have been left stunned after a runner smashed out an incredible time at the London Marathon all while nailing a ridiculous challenge.
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Aussie reacts to dazzling run
Australian sprinter Riley Day was ecstatic following a scintillating run in Tokyo, and didn’t hold back in the post-race interview.
‘Crazy’: Opals pull off Olympic miracle
The Opals have somehow qualified for the Tokyo Olympics quarter-finals following a dramatic contest against Puerto Rico.
Who is this guy? Unassuming Aussie at centre of all the fuss
Aussie middle-distance newcomer Peter Bol is taking Tokyo by storm. It’s certainly a change from the relative anonymity he enjoyed when he made his Olympic debut five years ago.
Aussie cult hero and the most valuable 100m lesson of all
‘It’s a mature man’s event and it takes time to develop into a career.’ At 23, Aussie sprinter Rohan Browning has time on his side as long as a weakness quickly becomes a strength.
Cult hero reveals ‘semi-stupid’ secret
Rohan Browning has cemented his status as Australia’s latest cult hero with a hilarious interview about his iconic hairstyle.
‘Unforgivable’: ‘Cocky’ star kicked out
A star sprinter is out of her event after an extraordinary finish to her race where she committed an act described as “unprofessional”.
US Olympian in hot water for banned act
Openly gay African-American shot putter Raven Saunders delivered a powerful message as she accepted her silver medal.
Star booted, surprise winner in 100m
A dramatic men’s 100m final began with one of the favourites being given his marching orders before a result that surprised everyone.
How unknown Italian ruined plans for post-Bolt era
Italian Lamont Marcell Jacobs stunned the world as he claimed the Olympic 100m crown owned by legendary sprinter Usain Bolt. It’s a win that has left World Athletics red-faced.
World losing it over ‘mind-blowing’ run
The world has just watched a miracle unfold at the Tokyo Olympics with a runner making an absurd recovery from a face-plant.
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