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.
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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.
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.
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Revealed: Australia’s historic Tokyo 2021 kits
The Australian Olympic team has given a nod to athletes of the past as they unveiled the uniform for the 2021 Tokyo Games.
Is this Melbourne schoolgirl the next track prodigy?
In the lead-up to the Tokyo Olympics this Mentone Grammar student is turning heads in the athletics world, and she’s only 15.
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Revealed: Key factor fast-tracking Brisbane’s Olympics bid
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Schoolgirl dreams of 2032 Games
One of Queensland’s most promising track athlete has dared to dream of the 2032 Olympic Games almost certainly bound for Brisbane.
Brisbane Olympics 2032: Who you might be cheering on
With the 2032 Olympic Games almost certainly bound for south east Queensland, we peer into the crystal ball of talent and come up with a future forecast of possible Games’ competitors.
The shock Aussie venue set to pinch massive sporting event
In another huge boost for Australian sport, one of the few mega events yet to grace our shores looks to be in the bag, although it won’t be going anywhere near Sydney or Melbourne.
The wild story of Aussie athlete’s journey to Tokyo
Four years after he retired, Edward Fernon has booked his place at the Tokyo Olympics – and it was a wild journey of guns, swords, and a long ride through Mongolia.
‘Wow’: Aussie freak shocks the world
A relatively unknown Aussie runner has stunned the world with one of the fastest times of all-time.
Olympics boss apologises for sexist claim
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