Schedule for Day 8 of the Tokyo Olympics
Day eight of the Tokyo Olympics promises to provide more medal opportunities for Aussies in the pool, as the athletics action heats up.
Australian Team
Russia ruins Ash Barty’s Olympic dream
Ash Barty’s hopes of winning a gold medal are officially over after she suffered her third loss inside a week at the Tokyo Olympics.
Sevens title defence ends with a whimper
How about this for unfortunate symmetry! Just as the men did 72 hours earlier, the Aussie women’s Rugby Sevens teams has fallen at the same stage of the tournament to the same opponent.
Born to dominate: How a water baby became a legend
With parents who both represented Australia in swimming, Emma McKeon got a great headstart in the water. Now she stands on the cusp of history after being crowned the Olympic sprint queen.
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Aussie athletes launch Rio 2016 kit
SALLY Pearson, Morgan Mitchell and a host of Australia’s Olympic hopefuls have gathered in Sydney to unveil their competition uniforms for the 2016 Games in Rio.
Bittersweet Rio tickets for kayak underdogs
HAVING a hero is part of sport. Having to beat them is another thing altogether. This was the dilemma facing kayaking duo Alyssa Bull and Alyce Burnett.
How Aussie swim team won back fans
THE once-shiny Dolphin Express sat idle after a London Games smeared with boorish behaviour and bullying. But this crop of swimmers is winning back the fans.
Stosur set to join elite company in Rio
FIRST, Sam Stosur is eyeing Fed Cup doubles success with partner Casey Dellacqua. Later, a rare Olympic feat only achieved by a handful of Australian athletes.
Bonus to give Matildas winning edge in Rio
THE Matildas have been rewarded for their success during the Rio Olympics qualifying tournament, landing a cash windfall that could propel them to Rio gold.
Persistence finally pays off for Beaver
THE biggest smiles at this week’s swimming trials have belonged to those who four years ago feared the dream might be over. None more so than Josh Beaver.
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