‘Cowards’: Olympic legend savages gold medal trolls
After weathering a storm for sharing the pole vault gold medal with Australia’s Nina Kennedy, the sport’s ‘GOAT’ has smashed critics who labelled the move ‘pathetic’.
Athletics
Heartwarming scenes after finish line act
Racing at the World Athletics Championships is one of the pinnacles of an athlete’s life but a pair of walkers have just ticked off another life goal.
Hurdles great’s emphatic message to ‘disaster’ hunters
After storming to an incredible third 400m hurdles world title, athletics great Karsten Warholm had a message for those cheering for a “disaster story”.
Sharing gold: Aussie and arch rival melt hearts
Australia’s newest world champion was crowned after a gruelling final and a tear-filled gesture that stunned the world as Nina Kennedy claimed gold with cramp taking over her body.
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Tallent takes silver in epic 50km race
FIRST he was denied by a drug cheat, this time it was a fast-finishing Slovakian who has cruelled Jared Tallent’s dream of crossing the line first at an Olympic Games.
Shattering moment for walk champion
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IT’S called “Olympic swagger”. And when it comes to the Rio Games, you either have it or you don’t.
‘I almost killed a cameraman’
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Why Bolt was disappointed after historic win
USAIN Bolt and slowing down don’t really go in the same sentence. But after winning his eighth Olympic gold medal, Bolt admitted he was finally showing his age.
Bolt’s heir apparent ready to take up mantle
ASKED to sum up Usain Bolt’s legacy in the world of athletics, young Canadian sprinter Andre De Grasse was happy to play ball. To a point.
This is what Usain Bolt does to people
IT WAS a moment that epitomised what it’s like to be a world-class athlete, but in the same event as an all-time legend.
Bolt, Ali, Pele: The new big three!
HAVING won the 100m and 200m Olympic gold medal for the third time in a row, Usain Bolt says he now wants to be considered in the same category as Muhammad Ali and Pele.
How Bolt secured legend status
USAIN Bolt won a third successive Olympic 200m gold, further cementing his legendary status. Here’s a breakdown of how he won his eighth gold medal.
Bolt smashes field to win gold
USAIN Bolt has just won gold in the men’s 200m final, defending his Olympic title and adding another chapter to his legendary biography.
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