Pole vault final rocked by ‘staggering’ drama
Nina Kennedy is a national hero after her historic pole vault gold in a tense final that was nearly derailed by “staggering” scenes.
Athletics
Half empty track exposes Olympic reality
A new rule at the athletics events at the Paris Olympics has caused a reality we never thought we’d see in sport, writes Sally Pearson.
‘I protested!’: US sprint drama blows up
Controversy has erupted between American teammates over perceived ‘favouritism’ in a glamour Paris Olympics event.
Now Nina has Olympic gold, world record is next
After sharing last year’s world title Nina Kennedy is now the sole owner of Olympic gold. With that box ticked, there is a certain record – that has stood the test of time – ‘will be on the cards’.
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Tallent to lead Aussie aths in Rio
WALKER Jared Tallent has replaced fellow gold medallist Sally Pearson as captain of the Australian athletics team for the Rio Olympics.
Young star leaping toward Olympic success
SHE’S the high jumper about to emerge from her country cocoon in Rio. In our series on athletes to watch, meet the intriguing Eleanor Patterson.
An inspiration to the next generation
AS SA marathon runner Jess Trengove prepares to compete at the Rio Olympics, she is inspiring the next generation to do the same.
Police ban Usain Bolt gesture
USAIN Bolt’s trouble-making act has been banned by police because the Olympic champion was causing too many fights.
The best is yet to come: Pearson
SALLY Pearson has turned her focus to the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast following her heartbreaking injury withdrawal from Rio.
Could Pearson have new role at Rio?
SALLY Pearson could be headed to Rio as a mentor and has refused to rule out a tilt at the 2020 Olympic Games.
Hamstrung Sally ’devastated’ to miss Rio
SALLY Pearson’s heart sank when she felt two squeezes in her hamstring as she went over a hurdle on Monday. Scans the next day confirmed her worst fears.
One last big carrot for broken Sally
THE reality is a spate of recent sub-par performances broke Sally Pearson, says Scott Gullan. And there’s still a big carrot that will drive the champ before she farewells the sport.
Victoria Mitchell: How to eat like an Olympian
Victoria Mitchell says diet can be the difference between winning and losing, and she speaks exclusively with Swoop about what are her go-to foods, and what she avoids.
London Games hero racing Rio clock
STEVE Solomon was one of Australia’s biggest success stories from the London Olympics. But the 400m runner is facing a race against time to make Rio.
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