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The reluctant champion flying the flag for hockey

Ben Waterworth

Jul 253 min read

The reluctant champion flying the flag for hockey

Eddie Ockenden continues to eclipse records, but nothing could surpass the accolade of being named as the Australian Team Flag Bearer.

Ben Waterworth

Jul 243 min read

Paris 2024 Preview: Boxing

A bronze medal for Harry Garside in Tokyo ended a 33-year medal drought for Australia in Boxing at the Olympic Games.

‘Too young and too small’: the man who wanted to turn Garside away

Ben Waterworth

Jul 242 min read

‘Too young and too small’: the man who wanted to turn Garside away

When he was nine years old, Harry Garside was told he was ‘too young and too small’ to make it as a boxer.

Katz out of the bag for judoka’s Olympic return

Ben Waterworth

Jul 232 min read

Katz out of the bag for judoka’s Olympic return

Josh Katz will never forget the moment he qualified for his second Olympics.

Singleton schoolgirl inspired by an Aussie Olympic Champion

Ben Waterworth

Jul 233 min read

Singleton schoolgirl inspired by an Aussie Olympic Champion

A chance meeting with an Olympic champion changed the destiny of Hunter Valley pentathlete Genevieve van Rensburg.

Ben Waterworth

Jul 222 min read

Skating superstar set to shine in Paris

While most teenagers are returning to school this week, Chloe Covell is getting ready to compete on the world’s biggest sporting stage.

Reluctant hero: Matildas goalkeeper shuns spotlight

Ben Waterworth

Jul 222 min read

Reluctant hero: Matildas goalkeeper shuns spotlight

To most sports fans, Teagan Micah is an Olympic hero. But the Matildas goalkeeper says she is a reluctant one.

Ben Waterworth

Jul 222 min read

Sergei shoots for family legacy

If there is such a thing as a family business when it comes to Olympic shooting, Sergei Evglevski would be an entrepreneur.

Ben Waterworth

Jul 223 min read

Paris 2024 Preview: Archery

Two Aussie archers will be hoping to replicate Simon Fairweather's famous gold medal moment from Sydney in Paris.

Ben Waterworth

Jul 212 min read

Rose's rollercoaster ride for Paris

Selection for a fourth Olympics is a massive achievement for any athlete, but for equestrian Shane Rose, it has extra meaning. In a...

Disappointment fuels Hymer's Olympic dream

Ben Waterworth

Jul 212 min read

Disappointment fuels Hymer's Olympic dream

Stacey Hymer tried to hide her disappointment.

Fox adds new milestone to Olympic legacy

Ben Waterworth

Jul 202 min read

Fox adds new milestone to Olympic legacy

There are few things canoeist Jessica Fox hasn’t achieved at the Olympics.

Hilary Scott: From Moree to the Chateau de Versailles

Ben Waterworth

Jul 182 min read

Hilary Scott: From Moree to the Chateau de Versailles

Hilary Scott remembers the moment she dreamed of becoming an Olympian. It feels like it was only yesterday.

Leon breaks ‘the drought’ on road to Games

Ben Waterworth

Jul 182 min read

Leon breaks ‘the drought’ on road to Games

A year ago, Leon Sejranovic broke a long-standing drought that sent the close-knit taekwondo community into raptures.

Family the focus for boxing's super heavyweight

Ben Waterworth

Jul 182 min read

Family the focus for boxing's super heavyweight

Family. It might be the most important word in any language, and the word that resonates most with boxer Teremoana Jr Teremoana.

Ben Waterworth

Jul 172 min read

Sister inspires Dunne's Olympic destiny

It’s not often being dragged to something your sister does would lead you to become an Olympian.

Ben Waterworth

Jul 133 min read

Flag Bearer sights Olympic pistol final

Most people could name Australia's two Opening Ceremony Flag Bearers in Tokyo, but could they name the third?

She's a knockout: Monique Suraci eyes glory in the Olympic ring

Ben Waterworth

Jul 132 min read

She's a knockout: Monique Suraci eyes glory in the Olympic ring

When the bell rang in the 2023 Pacific Games, Monique Suraci had done enough to achieve her lifelong dream - to become an Olympian.

Pure joy: Michelle Heyman’s love for the game supercharged for Paris

Ben Waterworth

Apr 194 min read

Pure joy: Michelle Heyman’s love for the game supercharged for Paris

Michelle Heyman has achieved many things throughout her football career but one achievement stands out above them all, making the...

Playing the long game: Campbell Harrison’s determination sets up coveted Olympic debut after putting family first before Tokyo

Ben Waterworth

Feb 154 min read

Playing the long game: Campbell Harrison’s determination sets up coveted Olympic debut after putting family first before Tokyo

Reaching the top of the lead course with a perfect score of 100 at the 2023 Oceania Sport Climbing Championships in Melbourne last...