‘Crazy’: Opals pull off Olympic miracle
The Opals have somehow qualified for the Tokyo Olympics quarter-finals following a dramatic contest against Puerto Rico.
Athletics
Who is this guy? Unassuming Aussie at centre of all the fuss
Aussie middle-distance newcomer Peter Bol is taking Tokyo by storm. It’s certainly a change from the relative anonymity he enjoyed when he made his Olympic debut five years ago.
Cult hero reveals ‘semi-stupid’ secret
Rohan Browning has cemented his status as Australia’s latest cult hero with a hilarious interview about his iconic hairstyle.
‘Unforgivable’: ‘Cocky’ star kicked out
A star sprinter is out of her event after an extraordinary finish to her race where she committed an act described as “unprofessional”.
US Olympian in hot water for banned act
Openly gay African-American shot putter Raven Saunders delivered a powerful message as she accepted her silver medal.
Star booted, surprise winner in 100m
A dramatic men’s 100m final began with one of the favourites being given his marching orders before a result that surprised everyone.
World losing it over ‘mind-blowing’ run
The world has just watched a miracle unfold at the Tokyo Olympics with a runner making an absurd recovery from a face-plant.
Incredible moment after crushing fall
Two medal hopes crashed down during the race of their lives in a devastating 800m semi-final collision but then something remarkable happened.
Disturbing video after Olympic ‘kidnapping’
Mystery surrounds the whereabouts of the Olympics star taken against her will after “an order from above” to “eliminate” her.
Early slip-up ends Aussie’s Olympic dream
Rohan Browning couldn’t repeat the dose after stunning the world in his first run at an Olympic Games, crashing out in the 100m semi-finals.
Star booted, shock winner in 100m final
Usain Bolt’s absence paved the way for a new sprint king to sit on his throne as the 100m final created plenty of drama in Tokyo.
World reacts as stars agree to share gold
There were incredible scenes inside Tokyo’s Olympic Stadium as two competitors agreed they would both walk away with a gold medal.
Aussie shattered after Olympic-sized mess
Liz Clay was shattered to just miss out on an Olympic final after her semi was marred by a series of messy missteps nobody could understand.
Shirvo reacts as hotshot goes past him
Matt Shirvington remembers the moment he knew Rohan Browning was destined for stardom and says he’s got a major advantage in Tokyo.
Olympian sadly left in the stands
The German athlete that has been attracting attention in Tokyo was left sitting in the grandstand on Saturday night.
Solomon’s back! PB puts him in 400m frame
Steve Solomon ran a personal best time to make a statement and book a place in the men’s 400m semi-finals while Gevevieve Gregson and Brooke Stratton also into the finals in their events.
America’s fastest man’s Tokyo slip-up
Athletics fans could barely believe their eyes as America’s fastest man slipped up in his heats of the 100m, leading to a very nervous wait.
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Wonderboy’s message to anti-vax Aussies
New golden boy Rohan Browning followed up his record-breaking run with a classic message for Australia on a stunning night in Tokyo.
Rival’s ‘priceless’ reaction to Aussie star
Rohan Browning didn’t just introduce himself to Australia last night, he stormed on to the radar of the athletics world.
Horribly awkward Jamaican 1-2-3 in 100m
The world finally has an answer to why this historic Olympics moment turned bitterly frosty between so-called teammates.
Teen freak to fill Usain Bolt-sized void
Usain Bolt’s rivals are thankful he’s finally missing from the Olympics, but he leaves a gaping hole that nobody’s sure can be filled.
Bruce bizarrely called ‘unprofessional’
Sports lovers have rushed to Bruce McAvaney’s defence after a bizarre take on the legendary commentator didn’t go down well.
Massive backflip over Olympics blunder
Olympics officials have done a backflip on their decision to disqualify the United States for a major blunder in the mixed relay.
Controversy after USA disqualified
Imagine being the runner in this relay, looking up and seeing this sight – and knowing it could cost a teammate Olympics history. Ouch.
Australia’s fastest man ready to explode
As Australia prepares to unleash Rohan Browning on the rest of the world, former Aussie sprint king Matt Shirvington has made a bold call.
‘Gutting’ scenes make Australia proud
The first athletics medal has been given out but it came after frightening scenes that turned inspirational for an Aussie star.
Australia fumes at ‘heartbreaking’ robbery
The Opals’ Olympic dream are hanging by a thread after a shocking call spoiled an all-time comeback against China.
Oh no, not another ‘Shirvo’ package
Aussie sprinter Rohan Browning is concerned he’ll draw comparisons to the most famous bouncing lunch box in Australian sport.
Concerns for ‘absolutely buggered’ champ
Ariarne Titmus has qualified for yet another Tokyo Olympics final, but the Australian champion has made a worrying confession.
Australia rages over Matildas farce
Australia will move into the Olympic knockout stages against Great Britain but they have earned themselves no new friends.
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