Teen surf star Olivia clued in on ironwoman and Olympic goals
She a rising star of surf with an Olympic dream in a different sport who has found an exhausting and punishing way to fast-track herself. And it’s working.
Womens Sport
Waratahs to unleash red-hot teens in battle with old foes
With a new coach at the helm and a rejigged line-up, the Waratahs will preview a gang of schoolgirls to help them foil the Queensland Reds at the Santos rugby festival. SQUAD NAMED
It’s serious! Guns, rising stars to watch at NSW rowing titles as Olympics loom
It’s a crucial regatta for Australia’s best ahead of Olympic trials but also for the young guns of rowing aiming at the LA and Brisbane games. Rowers to watch at the NSW championships.
Heroic ironwoman’s new battle after saving 25 people
It’s not a normal lead-up to a major race – helping rescue 25 people on your day off. But it’s what this young iron woman did ahead of one of her biggest events this summer.
Diamond coach’s ominous warning to rivals after England thrashing
Australia has cemented its position as the premier netball team in the world after a dominant display to win the Netball Nations Cup – but coach Stacey Marinkovich still believes there’s room for improvement.
‘Feels like you’re dead’: Inside Olympics’ toughest sport
Olympic rowing has never been a sport for the faint hearted, with even the fittest rowers living in a world of excruciating pain. But gold medal hopeful Tara Rigney is a glutton for punishment, writes Julian Linden.
LIST: ‘A rare talent’ – 30 country, regional rugby girls to watch out for
Fast, ferocious and with talent to burn. Meet 30 top under 14 and under 16s rugby girls to watch from country and regional NSW now and in the future.
Singing the blues! Top country, city girls to vie for new rugby rep jersey
Country and city players will vie for spots in two new state rugby teams set to play in a new series against a Pasifika team from NSW and a big name interstate visitor in 2024.
Tomljanovic victory very sweet post rehab battle
Ajla Tomljanovic was uncharacteristically relishing her marathon win over Petra Martic, a ‘big one’ after being forced out of the sport by a knee injury.
‘It was really scary’: Giant fright for Atlantic solo rower Liz Wardley
Atlantic Challenge solo rower Liz Wardley was worried she might be on the end of a marlin attack but instead it was a much scarier creature which caused a shocking fright for the ‘crazy Aussie’.
‘I nearly drowned’: Ironman star’s major victory on beach he once dreaded
Matt Bevilacqua got a kiss from his girl and a second win in 24 hours on a beach he nearly drowned at on a remarkable day involving a mass rescue by Australia’s top iron surf stars.
Kerr posts from hospital bed as Matildas bank on depth
With Sam Kerr going under the knife, the Matildas are going to have to rely on less familiar faces to secure their spot at the Olympics.
Sally Fitzgibbons responds to retirement rumours
Champion surfer Sally Fitzgibbons accepts that noise around her future on the World Surfing Tour is inevitable – but that doesn’t mean she can’t tune it out.
Pole vault world champ declares ‘this is my moment’
She’s the new Olympic gold medallist in the high-stakes, high-drama sport of pole vault. How did Nina Kennedy get to the Paris Olympics?
‘Very special’: Young gun iron surf legend has big wraps on
There’s a rising star impressing surf legend Courtney Hancock who is predicting big things for the young gun heading into the Maroubra rounds of the Nutri-Grain iron series.
The ‘glimmer of hope’ in Kerr’s fading Olympic dream
Sam Kerr can’t defy scientific history to regain full fitness in time for the Paris Olympics, but there is a very specific role that could keep her chances of appearing alive.
Perry raises game 300 with perfect celebration
Ellyse Perry celebrated her 300th international game in style as Australia beat India by six wickets to level the T20 series.
Rescued at sea last year, back for another Sydney to Hobart shot in 2023
She’s counting down the days to the start of her second Sydney to Hobart but this sailor is still hoping it’s a little less dramatic than her first which ended with a dramatic rescue at sea.
Sydney to Hobart water torture: Craziest job in world sport?
It’s dangerous, physical and high pressure, requiring balance, courage and great communication. It’s one of the toughest and craziest jobs in world sport and these sailors need to take a bow.
From riding a horse to the ride of her life on a Sydney Hobart fancy
You would think having a brother who’s a supermaxi skipper would guarantee you a spot in the Sydney to Hobart but that’s not exactly what happened for this equestrian turner sailor.
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