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Welsford ‘lost for words’ after third Tour Down Under stage win
Aussie Sam Welsford has claimed his third Tour Down Under stage this race, while a rider was kicked out ahead of its final stage following a review of a race incident.
Ecuadorian conquers Willunga Hill to claim TDU honours
Ecuadorian Jhonatan Narváez has conquered Willunga Hill and will win the Tour Down Under after finishing second in the race last year.
Huge TDU pile-up puts Adelaide spectator in hospital
Up to seven cyclists slammed into the crowd at last night’s sprint leg of the Tour Down Under on the corner of two major city streets.
Stellar field announced for 2025 Tour Down Under
It is the 25th edition of the Tour Down Under and a host of champion cyclists have been confirmed to take to South Australia’s roads.
Golden hauls, spats, tears: Top 100 sporting moments of 2024
From Australia’s record golden haul at the Paris Games to controversies that split the sporting world – we look back at 100 moments that shaped the sporting calendar.
An argument, a fatal chase: Olympian’s tragic final moments
New details of the fatal incident can be revealed after Rohan Dennis fronted court on Tuesday and pleaded guilty to a downgraded charge that still carries a lengthy prison sentence.
Olympic champion hospitalised after crashing into velodrome crowd
Britain’s Katy Marchant and Germany’s Alessa-Catriona Propster, as well as four spectarors, needed medical treatment after a high-speed crash forced the UCI Track Champions League in London to be abandoned. WATCH THE VIDEO
Olympic sports axed as crippling funding crisis deepens
Just three months after the Paris Olympics – and eight years before Brisbane hosts in 2032 – four iconic sports have had their programs cut as a savage funding crisis engulfs Australian sport.
Aussie defector scorched after first win in GB uniform
Olympic medallist Matthew Richardson has notched his first track cycling victory for Great Britain after defecting from Australia and continues to be reminded of his perceived betrayal.
Parker, the warrior on wheels, knocks over another medal
Lauren Parker is on a road less travelled, grabbing along the way her second medal of a peerless and fearless Games campaign.
Aussie Ben O’Connor romps to Vuelta win and claims race lead
Ben O’Connor has pinched victory in Vuelta from a three-time winner and has taken the overall race lead, as the Aussie says wearing red at La Vuelta is a ‘once in a lifetime experience.’
How Aussie cycling Olympian plotted secret UK defection
Team-mates of Olympic star Matthew Richardson weren’t aware in Paris that he’d already committed to switch allegiance — a move years in the making.
How Adelaide has become F1 star’s home away from home
F1 star Valtteri Bottas has barely hid his love for Australia. And after not feeling the love in his home country Finland he is heading back to SA with his bike race. WATCH THE VIDEO
Cummins eyes NSW return to find extra pace as India series nears
With a blockbuster five Test series against India just around the corner, Australian captain Pat Cummins is eyeing a return to the Sheffield Shield as he plans to freshen up and return to top pace.
Cyclists sign off with best medal haul in two decades
Sprint kings Matt Richardson and Matt Glaetzer have won silver and bronze to end Australia’s most successful track cycling campaign in 20 years.
‘I just had to f***ing go and I f***ing went’: Saya’s golden ride
Saya Sakakibara has followed through on her promise to brother Kai to produce an inspiring cycling BMX gold medal run.
30 minutes of hell: Aussie cyclist left on road in crash nightmare
Aussie cyclist Lucas Plapp says he was left screaming in agony on the road for almost 30 minutes before he was attended to by Olympics medical staff after his horror crash. WARNING: GRAPHIC FOOTAGE
Aussie cyclist’s emotional Olympic tribute to Melissa Hoskins
Georgia Baker will never forget a gesture of generosity from the late Melissa Hoskins. Now she has matched it to ensure the former Olympian’s legacy lives on.
Inside Brown’s crushing victory: How country girl became Olympic champ
As others faltered on the wet Parisian roads, Grace Brown stayed upright and went on to claim gold for Australia. So how did she do it? Thanks to an extraordinary piece of coaching.
The secrets of Australia’s $97,979 Olympic super bike
Dubbed “the fastest bike in the world,’’ the Australian cycling pursuit team will use a super bike that was placed on the market at a deliberately inflated price so rival teams copy its groundbreaking secrets.
Amazing Grace: Brown executes ‘perfect race’ to claim first Aussie gold
Australia has its first gold medalist of the 2024 Paris Olympics with time trialist Grace Brown riding to victory in a devastating performance.
‘Not good on the body’: Cycling star’s last shot at Olympic medal
A decorated member of the Australian track cycling team has confirmed their fourth Olympics will be their last, and he’ll enter the Games with a laser focus on a maiden Olympics medal.
Cavendish makes Tour de France history with 35th stage win
Mark Cavendish made Tour de France history at the age of 39, beating Eddy Merckx’s mark which had stood since 1975.
Cavendish makes history with most Tour stage wins
The 39-year-old Briton won a record 35th stage near the Alps, eclipsing a mark that had stood since 1975.
‘Taking the piss’: Top Aussie cyclists hit back
Just days before the start of the Tour de France, two of Australia’s leading cyclists have lashed their portrayal in Netflix’s new Tour de France: Unchained series.
The lessons learned from ‘largest governance reform in sport’
There is growing momentum behind a push to blow up the current model of Australian sports administration. AusCycling CEO Marne Fechner, whose organisation has taken the leap, details the lessons so far.
The Aussie podcaster who could transform the Tour de France
As a YouTube personality hosting the Lanterne Rouge channel, Patrick Broe turned his cycling fandom into a full-time job. Then the big boys of professional sport came knocking.
Champion’s desire to help next generation of cycling stars
Amanda Reid hopes her determination to win back-to-back Paralympic gold in the 500m time trial C2 at Paris will help inspire the next generation of Indigenous stars.
Aussie slams ‘dinosaur’ Giro organisers after snow protest
Australian cyclist Ben O’Connor called the Giro d’Italia “one of the worst organised races” after riders staged a protest for a stage that was due to be held in heavy snow.
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