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After two days, and nine-and-three-quarters events, only one man could get Ash Moloney over the line

After two days, and nine-and-three-quarters events, only one man could get Ash Moloney over the line

Cedric Dubler screamed at Ash Moloney to drive him to the line for Australia’s first decathlon medal ever and Australia’s first athletics medal of the Tokyo Games.

  • by Michael Gleeson

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Moloney wins Australia’s first decathlon medal, with a little help from a friend

Moloney wins Australia’s first decathlon medal, with a little help from a friend

Ash Moloney has won Australia’s first ever medal in decathlon, helped along in the last moments of the last event by shouted encouragement and pacing from his teammate, mentor and competitor Cedric Dubler.

  • by Michael Gleeson
Moloney closing in on breakthrough decathlon medal

Moloney closing in on breakthrough decathlon medal

Australia has never finished higher than sixth in the decathlon and has yet to win a medal in any event on the track at these Games despite outstanding performances.

  • by Michael Gleeson
Death threats and abuse: The Australian Olympians who defied PM to compete in Moscow 40 years ago

Death threats and abuse: The Australian Olympians who defied PM to compete in Moscow 40 years ago

The 1980 Moscow Olympic Games divided the nation, including our athletes.

  • by Julie Power

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