Mystery of the disappearing Jamaican track queens
For over a decade Jamaican women have dominated the sprint events like no other country, but after two of their stars withdrew from their races it appears the empire is starting to crumble.
Athletics
Shirvo turns up the heat on USA’s self declared sprinting ‘champ’
Australian sprinting legend Matt Shirvington has amped up the pressure on USA’s Noah Lyles, after the American declared himself ‘the champ’ before hitting the Olympic track in Paris.
Win and you’re in: Aussie teen sensation inspired by the best
She ran a personal best in her heat but Aussie teen sensation Torrie Lewis will have to run again for a chance at the 200m final, and she is already taking inspiration off the newly crowned world’s fastest woman.
Magnussen: ‘Mixed medley is the Olympics’ egg and spoon race’
With bragging rights on the line, Matty Johns and James Magnussen break down the penultimate final night of swimming, the strange individual medley, success on the clay and more.
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Olympian comes clean on ‘unbelievable’ act
Morhad Amdouni has broken his silence on a controversial move during the Olympic marathon which prompted fierce backlash.
Our Queensland Olympic medallists
Take a bow. Here are our Queensland 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games medallists.
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.
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