Ando’s Top 50: Who is Australia’s top sporting hero of 2023?
Australia’s swimmers dominated 2023, but which of them truly stood supreme? JON ANDERSON completes his list of the best of the best, revealing his top 50 sportsmen and women of 2023.
Womens Sport
Why this Sydney to Hobart yacht race navigator is so excited
She’s all smiles now but that could be about to change for Sydney to Hobart navigator Alice Parker – and her rivals on other boats in the famous race starting on Boxing Day.
‘He’s always there’: Tragedy draws Jessica Watson to Sydney Hobart race
Jessica Watson fell in love with a young sailor in her first Sydney to Hobart. Now she’s returning to ensure others don’t have to experience the depth of pain she has after his death.
SSN signings: Diamonds captain’s new home official
Their moves have been known for months, but Super Netball’s biggest names are officially being recognised as members of their new clubs as contracts are signed following an end to the bitter pay war.
Aussie sports star like you’ve never seen her before
There was no doubting what Analise Kibble wanted to be in the future when she dressed up as an iron woman on career day at school when just 12. Now it’s about to happen for real.
Ironwoman Georgia Miller on retirement and biggest rival
She’s spent almost as much time recovering from injury and illness as she has racing the last few years. So just how long can surf ironwoman Georgia Miller keep on competing?
Paparazzi, big-money deals: How World Cup changed Matilda’s life
When Mackenzie Arnold started her career she was making $1000 a season. Now she can’t go out with her parents without being stopped for photos. But, she says, it’s a small price to pay.
‘I had to be all-in for this’: Aussie Olympian’s huge risk to chase gold
Tanielle Crase is a three-time national heptathlon champion, but the financial strains of chasing her Olympic dream forced the Paris hopeful out of the country and to take massive risks in the pursuit of glory on the world stage.
Simpson’s Paris pursuit gains steam in Queensland
Cody Simpson has sent a message at the Queensland state titles, claiming an important win to show he means business about being on the plane to the Paris Olympics.
Opals make it official: Lauren Jackson’s Paris dream alive
Lauren Jackson is officially in the frame for a fifth Olympic Games — at age 42 — after she was named in the Opals squad charged with punching its ticket for Paris. SQUAD REVEAL
Top 50 sports women: Can anyone beat Kerr to No.1 spot?
This has been a watershed year for Australian female athletes. From the Matildas to our swimmers, they have made their mark at home and abroad. We reveal the top 50 for 2023.
‘I’m not saying the R word’: Champion iron stars’ shock move
She made pink swimsuits almost as popular as Baywatch reds and inspired a generation of young girls to dream big. But now ironwoman Courtney Hancock is making an unexpected move.
Tennis star’s epic gamble turned her last $1000 into $1.6m
Five years ago, Storm Hunter was so broke she had no idea if she could get back on the professional tennis circuit. She opens up on the financial struggles and sacrifices that have taken her to No.1.
Brutal Zoom shutdown triggered netball pay war’s lowest point
Australia’s stars hit rock bottom as their pay war with Netball Australia turned ugly. But it was all for a higher purpose, current star Maddy Turner explains in her exclusive column for Insight.
Cat walk! Sydney to Hobart history for females and a feline
The winners from last year’s race are back but it is a small group of women – and a cat – who will be making history when the 78th Sydney to Hobart fleets sets sail on Boxing Day.
Paris Olympian Breiana Whitehead out to foil sailing’s staid old image
Breiana Whitehead sailed to PNG as a kid for fun, works behind a bar for extra cash and crashes “all the time’’ at high speed. She is also about to help change the face of Olympic sailing forever.
Why broken jaw couldn’t stop Australia’s toughest cricketer
She’s widely recognised as the No.1 batter in women’s cricket, but few realised just how tough Beth Mooney was – until she padded up a week after X-rays revealed a sickening injury.
Hockey star opens up on ‘post-Olympic Games problem’
With a jam-packed sports schedule, rising Hockeyroos star Amy Lawton has had to hit the pause button on setting up her future in a unique field.
Lauren Jackson opens up on her greatest regret
Having soared to the very top of her sport while still playing professionally at age 42, Australian basketball royalty Lauren Jackson has very few regrets in life – but one sticks out.
Cheated death: Miracle star’s incredible 731-day comeback
Twice told she should’ve died from a horrific car crash that left her with a broken neck and a brain injury, Rylee Foster’s journey back to professional sport is as remarkable as they come.
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