We boast a theme mentality
WHEN they became fulltime professionals in 2014, the Australian women’s sevens team created a theme for each year on the Road to Rio.
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Kyah looking to inspire new generation
SHE was inspired by Cathy Freeman and now, 16 years later, Kyah Simon will get the opportunity to inspire another generation of young Australian women.
‘Underdogs’ Mowen a path to Rio
JUSTINE and Jordan Mowen are self-funded volleyball sisters who are determined to complete one of Australia’s great Olympic underdog stories.
Two little things ignite Atkinson’s Rio fire
COURTNEY Atkinson has spent to best part of three years away from triathlon but Australia’s best performer at Beijing and London has extra motivation to make Rio.
Code-hopper out to make racquet in Rio
SHE has just returned from a stint in the WBBL but Ash Barty has expressed her interest in playing Fed Cup. And the young code-hopper is eyeing an even bigger prize.
Browne could give Goodall a Rio boost
NEW world heavyweight champ Lucas Browne could be the key to Brisbane’s Joe Goodall creating more Australian boxing history at the Rio Olympics.
Little Rocky has heart of a giant
THE Olympics may be five months away but Australia already has its first great Rocky story.
Racing to Rio: Matildas in, Boomers revealed
THE Matildas are in, Boomers squad revealed and a shooter stars. All in this week’s RACING TO RIO.
WADA’s Olympic warning for Russia
FORMER WADA chief Dick Pound has warned Russia’s international ban may still be in force at the Rio Olympics.
Phelps won’t reveal Rio event plans
MICHAEL Phelps has learned the value of candor, but the swimming superstar is still keeping his cards close to his chest about his Rio Olympics plans.
Matildas finish tournament with China draw
THE Matildas have finished their Olympic qualifying tournament with a 1-1 with China in Japan on Wednesday night.
Video: Matildas long range stunner snares draw
EMILY Van Egmond hit a stunning late equaliser for the Matildas to draw 1-1 with China in their final qualifier for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
Alen key to Matildas’ success
FOR a long time Alen Stajcic has been a very popular but quiet operator.
Why ‘sporting mentors’ won’t be at Rio
SPORTING champions like Steve Waugh, John Eales and the late Peter Brock have mentored Australian athletes at various Olympics. But that’s all about to change.
Rejuvenated Diamond has Rio back in his sights
A CLUTCH shooting performance from dual gold medallist Michael Diamond has kept alive his hopes of a remarkable seventh Olympic Games.
Carl Lewis is blowing up big time
OLYMPIC legend Carl Lewis has unleashed in an extraordinary rant ahead of the 2016 Games in Rio.
‘I’m sorry, but it’s pathetic’
NINE-TIME Olympic gold medallist Carl Lewis has launched a scathing attack on the state of athletics, including a harsh put-down of one current champion.
The Aussie women who could rule in Rio
FORGET the blokes, here’s five groups of girls who will be in the fight for gold in Rio. Bring on the Matildas, Pearls, Hockeyroos, Opals and Stingers.
How sailing cousins navigate troubled waters
THEY are the sailing cousins with a special bond — and on-board telepathy — who could help save the day for their sport at the Rio Olympics.
Olympic preparation starts now for Matildas
THE Matildas have already qualified for Rio, but preparation for the Olympics starts against China in their finals game of the tournament on Wednesday night.
Matildas trigger female soccer explosion
THERE are now 5500 female soccer participants in the Sutherland Shire – which is more than rugby league, rugby union and AFL combined for both male and female players.
Rugby’s fastest man’s audacious Olympic bid
THE fastest man in Rugby Sevens is a lock for the 2016 Games, but now he’s targeted a second, bigger, sport in Rio. It’s Olympic Scout.
Doping excuses: ’I had too much sex’
I HAD too much sex, it was my mum’s fault, I kissed a girl, I have an unborn twin inside me … these are the worst excuses of all time for failing a doping test.
Matildas’ feats to kick start new growth
THE Matildas’ journey to the Rio Olympics is expected to trigger a spike in interest in the women’s game.
Video: Marvellous Matildas book Rio spot
THE Matildas are on their way to Rio. A 2-1 win over North Korea in Japan booked their place in the Olympic Games after a 12-year absence.
Australia’s hot form could burn Rio hopefuls
THE Australia sevens team currently sits fourth on the World Sevens series standings and coach Andy Friend has disheartening news for Super Rugby players.
Why Boomers are nightmare for Dream Team
BOOMERS coach Andrej Lemanis says America’s NBA stars have lost their fear factor, adamant Australia’s basketballers can come home from Rio with gold.
Short and Sweet: World title, records and a sad farewell
A WORLD title, a Commonwealth record, netball fans rewarded and a sad farewell. All this and more in this weeks SHORT AND SWEET.
Ultimate Guide as Matildas chase Rio spot
HISTORY awaits the Matildas and they are ready to tackle it head on. Ultimate guide to their Olympic qualifier and how it all works.
Boomers name big names for Rio
ANDREW Bogut, Patty Mills and Matthew Dellavedova headline an extended Australian Boomers squad for this year’s Rio Olympics, while Ben Simmons has also been chosen.
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