Turner’s turnaround: from pre-Games fever to Paris gold
After defying all odds to claim his third Olympic title in Paris, James Turner has revealed how he had to build himself from the ground up just months out from the Paralympic Games.
Athletics
Half-a-million reasons why Nina is set for a golden year
Pole Vault superstar Nina Kennedy’s Olympic gold medal triumph is being followed by paydays on and off the track.
Gold-inspired Low aims for a new high
Buoyed by the birth of her son Matteo, Vanessa Low wants to push long jump barriers after her third Paralympic gold medal.
Olympian, 33, dies after horror attack
The Olympic marathon runner, aged just 33, has died in the most horrific circumstances after returning from the Paris games.
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Kennedy’s secret: I can win gold with my broken back
“It is broken now” – World Champion pole vaulter Nina Kennedy’s extraordinary injury revelation as she strives for Paris Gold.
‘I’m not back. I’m better’: Glamour queen who cannot be beaten
American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson missed Tokyo due to a misdemeanour. She’s back and is set to light up the track not only with her speed, but also with extravagant persona and flair.
How Aussie pole vaulter defied logic to make Games
Kurtis Marschall wasn’t expected to compete at Paris after he dislocated his ankle at the national championships in Adelaide in April. These are the extraordinary lengths he went to to save his Olympic dream.
‘Absolutely hate it’: Aussies in Paris drama
A new rule at the Olympics athletics events is sure to divide athletes and fans and produce high drama in Paris, writes Sally Pearson.
Injury destroys Aussie’s Olympic decathlon dream
Ash Moloney has withdrawn from the decathlon at the Paris Olympics after being struck down by an injury on the first day of the athletics program.
Aussie 1500m carnage as medal hopes fade
The first major shock in the athletics program came in the opening heat of the 1500m with Commonwealth champion Olli Hoare fading badly to finish third last.
Star runner calls for clean 1500m on track as meets get physical
Aussie star Ollie Hoare has called for his rivals to produce a clean 1500m race in Paris, as meets get physical in the lead up to the Games.
Holocaust survivor Nan inspires Montag to Olympic bronze
Paris already held a special place in Jemima Montag’s heart and with every step of her 20km race walk to Olympic bronze, she saw the bracelet on her wrist from her late Nanna and Holocaust survivor who fled to the French capital to seek refuge.
‘One of the most disturbing I’ve ever seen’
Google’s “Dear Sydney” Olympics commercial has been slammed by a professor, who said it “makes me want to scream”.
Three therapists to win: US star’s secret to Olympic success
Despite finding life in the Olympic village tough thanks to his new-found fame, US superstar Noah Lyles has turned to three different therapists in his quest for gold.
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