Triple crown: Aussie star matches Thorpe-Hackett holy grail
Ian Thorpe, Grant Hackett … Zac Stubblety-Cook. Australia’s breaststroke superstar claimed his first Commonwealth Games gold to match a rare record last held by Thorpe and Hackett.
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Awkward post-race interview exposes swim team cracks
Kyle Chalmers failed to recognise his female gold medal-winning teammates as the simmering tension with ex-girlfriend Emma McKeon threatens to rip apart Australia’s swimming team.
‘Jiggling’ Jenneke: Don’t compare me to Sally Pearson
Michelle Jenneke ran the second fastest 100m hurdles time by an Australian at the recent world championships – but don’t mention her name alongside Sally Pearson.
Anthem cringe: Aussies squirm through voiceless soundtrack
It was a night that should have been celebrated with gusto – five gold medals for our champion swimmers. Instead, our athletes – and fans – cringed in awkward silence on top of the podium.
Simpson misses final berth in ‘bonus’ swim
Cody Simpson’s first shot at a place in a Commonwealth Games final ended in disappointment — but the former pop star still has a huge opportunity ahead.
Comm Games hit by first doping scandal
A Commonwealth Games athlete has been suspended “with immediate effect” due to a failed doping test.
Share gold? Triathlon bombshell as athletes appeal
A beautiful sporting moment took a turn after New Zealand appealed a penalty handed down to their triathlete in a situation that could result with two gold medals being awarded.
Records obliterated: Aussie men and women dominate on the track
After a disastrous Olympics campaign, Australia dominated on the opening day of the Commonwealth Games track cycling in London.
‘Never knew such homophobia existed in Australia’
Olympic diver Tom Daley has taken aim at Australia saying he had “no idea such homophobia still existed” amid the Manly Pride round jersey fiasco.
Quest for 1000 gold medals, each one hard-earned
Australian flag-bearers have a history of going on to win gold, but we won’t say boo about that.
Diamonds in the rough: Aussie stars who can upstage England
Former Diamonds coach Lisa Alexander gives her expert take on the fight for Commonwealth Games gold and the Aussie she considers the best player in the world.
Impossible Comm Games quiz: Can you score 100 per cent?
Think you’re a gold medal performer when it comes to Commonwealth Games knowledge? Prove it by taking our ultimate quiz.
Aussie traffic jam adds to Comm Games ‘mayhem’
Nothing was going to stop the Aussies getting a selfie during the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony — even if it caused a traffic jam. Recap the “mayhem” of a grand start.
‘You’re terrifying’: Prince Charles’s quip before grand Bond entrance
Prince Charles told the Australian team that the rest of the Commonwealth were scared of them before arriving in style at the Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony.
Aussies must quit with elitist Covid rubbish
Australia has to get off its high horse and get down with the rest of the Commonwealth. The ridiculous notion that Aussie athletes are at “high risk” by mingling with British folk is elitist rubbish.
‘Dumbest idea ever’: Swimming’s culture issues exposed
After being exposed as self-interested old boy’s club, FINA vowed reform. For a while they had us fooled. Their strong stance on trans athletes suggested change. How wrong we were.
Poo water: Aussie swimming in sewage for gold
Triathlon hopefuls will have to swim through more than they bargained for in their bid to win a medal at the Commonwealth Games.
Cody has proved any doubters wrong: Magnussen
Don’t underestimate the magnitude of what Cody Simpson has done. Swimming is not a sport where you get any special treatment – even being a pop star, writes James Magnussen.
Masks off for Australia at opening ceremony
Amid news that a star athlete has tested positive for Covid-19, Australia’s Chef de Mission Petria Thomas says she won’t be walking back relaxation of virus protocols.
What’s on? Commonwealth Games schedule in full
Don’t miss a second of the action from the Commonwalth Games. Plan your day and night sessions with our full schedule.
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