IOC needs to ‘grow some balls’ to right past wrongs: track legend
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Athletics
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She was told she’d never walk again but this youngster continues to defy the odds and is smashing records on her way.
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More than 2000 athletes will compete at the NSW All-Schools with the event boasting a field of rising stars and young guns out to make their name. Athletes to watch and preview.
‘Huge relief’: Aussie star’s rare feat
It’s been a banner year for Australian athletes and another high mark has been achieved in Vienna.
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Russia’s doping black hole
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Aussie athletes safe after Nice attack
THREE Australian athletes are safe and accounted for after Thursday’s devastating attack in Nice.
New Rio nightmare for our biggest stars
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Russia’s plea on Rio Olympics ban
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LaCaze is in the box seat for Rio
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Aussies sparkle at Diamond League meet
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Brother has Mitch jumping for joy
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Unluckiest man in Australian sport
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Chiller: We’ll double the golds we got in London
After announcing the last of Australia’s 410 Olympians going to Rio, team boss Kitty Chiller admits they face a tough task to fulfil their aim of a top-five finish on the medal table.
Long jumper Frayne winning battle with body
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