Genius mode: What makes McKeon so destructive?
As great as Dawn Fraser and Ian Thorpe and Shane Gould and Murray Rose and Kieren Perkins all were, Emma McKeon’s achievements have left them all in her wash. So what makes her so strong?
Commonwealth Games
Bol reveals injury despite destroying field
Peter Bol had more trouble off the track than he did in winning his 800m heat which had an arrogant Usain Bolt-like shutdown near the line.
Gold rush will be grand when it hits 1000
The finishing line at the 2022 Commonwealth Games is rapidly approaching, and so is a 1000th gold medal for Australia.
Magnussen: Next Aussie swimming star our answer to Phelps
Australia has three ‘generational’ female swimmers and there is another coming. James Magnussen on the moment Mollie O’Callaghan reminded him of an American great.
Why McKeon upset is great for Australian swimming
Mollie O’Callaghan upset her idol Emma McKeon and training partner Shayna Jack in their pet event and the 18-year-old is poised to continue her dominance in Paris.
The sport that leaves swimming in the shade
Swimming can feel sterile compared to this. It’s not the swimmers’ fault, of course, but their faces are hidden in a pool of water while they compete.
Watch: Aussies robbed of gold in refereeing farce
Australia’s 3×3 basketballers were left fuming after accusing the referee of “swallowing their whistle” in a controversial finish to the first Commonwealth Games final.
Swim Australia’s cowardly leaders fail stars, taxpayers
It’s the $13million kick in the guts to Australian taxpayers and swimming’s golden stars – and the boot has come from directly from highly paid Swimming Australia officials and coaches.
Mistakes Diamonds need to eradicate in gold quest
As expected the Diamonds made light work of Wales, but the gold hopefuls will have to get on top of some uncharacteristic errors as the netball enters the business end of the competition.
Why McKeon got picked over Chalmers for demolition job
Australian selectors pulled a bit of a surprise when Kyle Chalmers was left off the relay team with Emma McKeon backed instead. And she made history. Here’s why it happened.
Candy crushed: Terminator leaves 800m rivals in her wake
Ariarne Titmus has put 800m legend Katie Ledecky on notice by taking out the Commonweath Games crown in one of the fastest times ever recorded.
Aussie vaults to gold after gutsy call pays off
Nina Kennedy blew her pole vault rivals away with a stunning Commonwealth Games performance, clinching gold before chasing the world record. See if she got there.
Welcome to Molliewood: All hail a new Aussie superstar
Mollie O’Callaghan, at 18, a decade younger than the prolific medal winner Emma McKeon, has burst on to the world stage.
Royal Games: Princess Charlotte steals the show
With neither of her brothers to steal the limelight, Princess Charlotte stole the show as the royals arrived at the Commonwealth Games to take in the swimming.
How do I look, mum? Smashed up cyclist’s first photo
An injured English cyclist has shared an image of his war wounds following his terrifying velodrome crowd crash where he was treated in the stands for more than 40 minutes. See the photo.
Swimming ratings: Popstar steals spotlight from King Kyle
Polarising star Kyle Chalmers defied a red-hot blowtorch but his feats were overshadowed by the story of the Commonwealth Games. We rate every member of the men’s team.
Lawn to be wild over Ryan’s bowled gold
Ellen Ryan’s win in the lawn bowls is the first gold medal for an Australian woman in singles at the Commonwealth Games.
Chalmers’ dad fires back at Griggs over Kyle comments
Kyle Chalmers’ dad Brett has accused Swimming Australia of failing to protect its athletes while also hitting back at Johanna Griggs over comments relating to his son.
Kookaburras a win away from seventh straight gold
The Kookaburra have survived a major scare to secure victory over England and lock in their seventh straight Commonwealth Games hockey final.
Mr Reliable holds off Poms as Aussies smash record
Another day another spectacular show in the pool by Australia culminating in the men’s relay team obliterating another record and beating England. And there’s one man in particular they have to thank.
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