It’s the most brutal course in Olympic history. But pain is just a French word for bread
Good Weekend senior writer Konrad Marshall takes on the Marathon Pour Tous – a 42km run on the penultimate night of the Games, along the “most brutal marathon course in Olympic history”
- by Konrad Marshall
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More than 20 craft brewers have fizzed out in the past year. What’s happening?
It’s been described as “far more brutal than anyone imagined”. What’s behind the great boutique brewery bust?
- by Konrad Marshall
The Opals’ best hope is bronze – yet there are clear silver linings
The Opals were comprehensively handled by Team USA in their semi-final in Paris. But there’s still hope for excitement, beginning with a debutant.
- by Konrad Marshall
‘It comes at you so ferociously’: Calling from the Olympics hot seat
Gerard Whateley is Australia’s pre-eminent sports caller. How does he prepare for something like the critical call of Jessica Hull’s 1500-metre final?
- by Konrad Marshall
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‘This is sick!’ Opals dominate Serbia to seize semi-final spot
The Opals did what the Boomers couldn’t, overcoming Serbia in the quarterfinals, booking a likely clash with Team USA on Friday.
- by Konrad Marshall
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What’s Dusty like? I spent four years at Punt Road and this is what I know
Dustin Martin is a largely unknowable figure, who is what he does. Konrad Marshall spent four years embedded in the modern Richmond dynasty, and reflects on the career of the totemic Tiger.
- by Konrad Marshall
‘Race for the ages’ was written, packed with stars. Cole Hocker ripped up the script
All eyes on were on Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Josh Kerr to fight for gold, but no one told the American 21-1 shot.
- by Konrad Marshall
‘Who would wear that – in public?’ Why there are no MAGA hats in Paris
Americans fans are strutting their stuff while Team USA takes the biggest sporting stage, but despite the sea of red, white and blue in the grandstands, one item is notably absent.
- by Konrad Marshall
‘I dared to dream’: Noemie Fox, like her sister, is an Olympic champion
Before the biggest race of Noemie’s life, sister Jess told her to “take it all the way”. So long in the shadow of her sibling, Noemie got her moment in the sun.
- by Konrad Marshall
Calm, kind and respectful: How a tiny town in France helped raise ‘The Extraterrestrial’
He was here, then there and now he is everywhere. But before the world knew about Victor Wembanyama, Le Chesnay was helping the gentle giant find his feet.
- by Konrad Marshall
‘It may be the best’: Opals stun France to stay alive, face Serbia in quarters
The Australian Opals shocked the host nation in their final group game, defeating France 79-72 to advance to the last eight in Paris.
- by Konrad Marshall
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