Aussie discus champ Dani Stevens retires
Aussie two-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist Dani Stevens has taken to social media to announce her retirement from discus.
Athletics
Is Olympic hero faster than a racehorse?
Australian Olympic sprinter Rohan Browning took on a racehorse ahead of The Everest, which takes place at Randwick this weekend.
Olympic 100m flop’s insane bounce back
Remember the name Trayvon Bromell — while he didn’t set the Olympics on fire as expected, he’s going after all of Usain Bolt’s records.
SAS star’s ’heartbreak’ after doping scandal
Australian sprinter Jessica Peris has revealed she attempted suicide following an “absolutely heartbreaking” athletics scandal.
Entire Olympic team to be stripped of silver
One of the tightest races at the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games is set to be shaken up after a British runner tested positive for banned substances.
Legends hail ‘greatest Aussie marathon ever’
Australia’s 21st and final gold in Tokyo is sure to live long in the memory as Madi di Rozario somehow found the energy for one last push when she had nothing left to grab a famous victory.
We’re equal: 16-year fight ends for Aussie Paralympics great
Swimmer Ellie Cole was thrilled when she became Australia’s greatest female Paralympian in Tokyo, but a government commitment close to her heart has bought real emotion.
Gold medallist Madi de Rozario’s special preparation
If Madi de Rozario is looking sad before her races that’s a good thing according to the three time Paralympian who has already won a gold medal.
Blade runner out to extend unbelievable athletics record
It’s only 100 grams but this tiny piece of lead could make all the difference to blade runner Scott Reardon in his quest for gold in Tokyo.
Olympic champ engaged after ‘toxic’ outburst
An Olympic champion has written a letter to her new fiancee just days after an explosive post on Instagram over bullying accusations.
Sprinter burned by second-fastest time ever
Sha’Carri Richardson made a rough return to the track as a sprinting rival left her for dead while clocking the second-fastest time ever.
Welcome home Queensland Olympians – here you are in pictures
Welcome home Queensland Olympians – here you are in pictures.
Olympian sells silver medal, wants $246k
Polish Olympian Maria Andrejczyk claimed silver in Tokyo earlier this month but the athlete is auctioning off her prized medal.
‘Stay hungry’: Watch Olympic hero’s revenge
He emerged as a new national hero in Tokyo, and Aussie Olympian Peter Bol has racked up a big win. WATCH THE EPIC FINISH
Shocked reaction as Olympian may lose medal
CJ Ujah has spoken publicly for the first time after being caught in an Olympic drugs scandal that could rip his entire team’s silver medal away.
100m champ laughs at rival facing doping ban
The world’s newest sprint king has shown no mercy at all towards a rival who is facing being stripped of his silver medal because of doping.
Viral selfie is best story of the Olympics
Jamaican sprinter Hansle Parchment has shared the sweetest story of the Tokyo Olympics with the woman that saved his Games.
Entire team risks being stripped of silver
An entire Great Britain relay team faces the prospect of losing the silver medal it won in Tokyo after being rocked by a doping scandal.
‘I still cry’: Aussie’s heartbreaking update
Australian’s Genevieve Gregson will undergo surgery later today after returning home from a devastating Olympic campaign.
Olympian comes clean on ‘unbelievable’ act
Morhad Amdouni has broken his silence on a controversial move during the Olympic marathon which prompted fierce backlash.
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.
Barber hopes clutch moments inspire next generation
‘I have had such moments of doubt, such moments of pressure.’ Challenged in ways she never anticipated, Kelsey-Lee Barber bounced back with a performance for the ages in Tokyo.
Disqualified American a ‘total failure’
This confronting admission from American Olympian Emma Coburn prompted an emotional response from her fanbase.
44yo Aussie supermum’s legendary feat
The oldest member of Australia’s athletics team has broken a 33-year drought in the women’s marathon, a sport she took up just 11 years ago.
Historic night for two mums in Tokyo
A pair of amazing women broke two impossible Olympic records on Friday night in a victory for mums everywhere.
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