Male athlete remarks simply ‘not ok’
Comments about the physiques of male Olympians have gone viral in recent days. Experts say it just isn’t good enough.
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‘Not humanly possible’: Aussie swim guru slams freak world record
An ‘angry’ Australian swim coach has spoken out against an astonishing 100m freestyle world record from China’s Pan Zhanle at the Paris Olympics, branding it ‘not real’ after he demolished Kyle Chalmers.
Matty and Missile: French Phelps, the great Fox, Matildas hard truths
Jess Fox Australia’s “greatest athlete,” France’s hometown hero, Mollie’s nerves get the better of her, the hard truths for the Matildas and more on the Matty and the Missile podcast in Paris.
Magnussen: The five metres that cost Mollie a medal
The hot favourite to win gold in the 100m freestyle final, Mollie O’Callaghan’s medal hopes went up in dust after one crucial mistake, writes JAMES MAGNUSSEN.
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Serena Williams rooting for Aussie sisters
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Mum’s pride: ‘That’s my girls’
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The unforgettable swimmer of the Rio Olympics
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Aussies keen to cash in on golden start
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How Mack’s family celebrated golden moment
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Coach backs Mack on dope cheats, weak bans
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