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Dubler and Moloney celebrate together after the 1500.

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.

  • Michael Gleeson

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Ash Moloney is encouraged by teammate Cedric Dubler in the last event of the decathlon.

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.

  • Michael Gleeson
Australian Ashley Moloney competes in the men’s decathlon pole vault on Thursday.

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.

  • Michael Gleeson
Lisa Forrest, left, a former Olympic swimmer and now a life coach, has helped her teenage son, Dex, with his anxieties during the pandemic.

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.

  • Julie Power

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