Four Aussies are on the brink of 100m history — who will get there first?
It’s been 22 years since the first Australian broke the magical 10-second 100m barrier – next month there could be “multiple” men to make the mark.
Cycling
‘Outrageous’: Trans athlete’s huge win stuns
A trans athlete from California has been slammed online after winning a triple jump event by nearly 2.4m ahead of the competition.
On the cusp: Rival overtakes Gout in pursuit of 100m history
While many thought schoolboy superstar Gout Gout was the most likely next Australian through the magical 10-second barrier, his push has been eclipsed by another breakout star.
Teen sprint sensation locked in for iconic race
He’s put the world on notice and now Gout Gout is set to make his mark in one of Australia’s most famous races.
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Vicious online haters throw Hoare off his mark
1500m runner Olli Hoare has revealed the extent of the vicious online hate he has received throughout the Paris Games, with the social media abuse throwing him off his game.
‘Mountain to climb’: Australia’s fastest man fails to escape heats
Rohan Browning’s horror year has continued with Australia’s fastest man failing to get out of the 100m heats in Paris on Saturday night.
‘I’m speechless’: Aussie 100m sprinter breaks 24-year drought
For the first time since the Sydney 2000 Olympics Australia will have a starter in the women’s 100m sprint semi final.
Kennedy’s secret: I can win gold with my broken back
“It is broken now” – World Champion pole vaulter Nina Kennedy’s extraordinary injury revelation as she strives for Paris Gold.
‘I’m not back. I’m better’: Glamour queen who cannot be beaten
American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson missed Tokyo due to a misdemeanour. She’s back and is set to light up the track not only with her speed, but also with extravagant persona and flair.
How Aussie pole vaulter defied logic to make Games
Kurtis Marschall wasn’t expected to compete at Paris after he dislocated his ankle at the national championships in Adelaide in April. These are the extraordinary lengths he went to to save his Olympic dream.
‘Absolutely hate it’: Aussies in Paris drama
A new rule at the Olympics athletics events is sure to divide athletes and fans and produce high drama in Paris, writes Sally Pearson.
Injury destroys Aussie’s Olympic decathlon dream
Ash Moloney has withdrawn from the decathlon at the Paris Olympics after being struck down by an injury on the first day of the athletics program.
Aussie 1500m carnage as medal hopes fade
The first major shock in the athletics program came in the opening heat of the 1500m with Commonwealth champion Olli Hoare fading badly to finish third last.
Star runner calls for clean 1500m on track as meets get physical
Aussie star Ollie Hoare has called for his rivals to produce a clean 1500m race in Paris, as meets get physical in the lead up to the Games.
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