Aussie teen puts Olympics on notice after stunning world champ
Aussie sprint sensation Torrie Lewis is in ominous form heading into the Olympics after beating out American 100m world champion Sha’Carri Richardson in her Diamond League debut.
Athletics
‘Holy cr**’: Aussie teen stuns world champ
An Aussie teenager has announced herself on the world stage with a staggering upset win over an Olympic legend
How social media savvy funds Clay’s Olympic dream
Liz Clay was working in retail when she realised something had to give. The self-managed Olympian explains to SHANNON GILL how she unlocked the power of social media to make gains on and off the track.
Bol further vindicated by WADA ahead of Paris
Peter Bol went through hell last year grappling with a positive drug test before proving his innocence. The World-Anti Doping Agency has made a key change in the aftermath of the saga, reports JULIAN LINDEN.
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Incredible moment after crushing fall
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Disturbing video after Olympic ‘kidnapping’
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Early slip-up ends Aussie’s Olympic dream
Rohan Browning couldn’t repeat the dose after stunning the world in his first run at an Olympic Games, crashing out in the 100m semi-finals.
Star booted, shock winner in 100m final
Usain Bolt’s absence paved the way for a new sprint king to sit on his throne as the 100m final created plenty of drama in Tokyo.
World reacts as stars agree to share gold
There were incredible scenes inside Tokyo’s Olympic Stadium as two competitors agreed they would both walk away with a gold medal.
Aussie shattered after Olympic-sized mess
Liz Clay was shattered to just miss out on an Olympic final after her semi was marred by a series of messy missteps nobody could understand.
Shirvo reacts as hotshot goes past him
Matt Shirvington remembers the moment he knew Rohan Browning was destined for stardom and says he’s got a major advantage in Tokyo.
Olympian sadly left in the stands
The German athlete that has been attracting attention in Tokyo was left sitting in the grandstand on Saturday night.
Solomon’s back! PB puts him in 400m frame
Steve Solomon ran a personal best time to make a statement and book a place in the men’s 400m semi-finals while Gevevieve Gregson and Brooke Stratton also into the finals in their events.
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