Athletics
Stories behind our Paralympians
THEY are teachers, advocates, adventurers, cafe owners, AFL referees and Newcastle Knights fans and they are set to take the world by storm in Rio.
Ballard hopes Rio will remember Paralympic titans
ANGIE Ballard says she has had her “mint moment” as an athlete, but the soon-to-be five-time Paralympian may rethink that if she can pick up an elusive gold in Rio this month.
Olympic hero’s angry message to Rio
JOHANN Diniz will be remembered as the man who soiled himself in Rio. Lucky him. But the athlete claims it should never have happened.
No regrets for Aussie marathon men
FOUR marathons inside 12 months is far from the ideal preparation but it paid off for Liam Adams who was the first Australian home in his Olympic debut.
Champions who stole our hearts in Rio
WHO was the champion who stole your heart in Rio - Michael Phelps for winning five golds or the boy who beat him for winning one? Robert Craddock looks at the stars of Rio.
Golden girl’s Rio triumph a real family affair
INSTEAD of lapping up the plaudits for her gold medal, Chloe Esposito was back at the modern pentathlon course — to cheer on her brother.
Coach slams Jiggling Jenneke
AUSTRALIA’S track and field coach has questioned the commitment of dancing hurdler Michelle Jenneke, saying she arrived in Rio out of shape.
Moffatt conquers demons at farewell Games
EMMA Moffatt conquered her demons and defied her own expectations with an Olympic farewell performance to prove she is one of Australia’s toughest triathletes.
Mighty Mo makes Olympic history
LIVE: The UK’s finest distance runner dropped to the ground in elation upon finishing with gold in the men’s 5000m.
The forgotten Bolt race: Legend’s only Games loss
USAIN Bolt is proud of his perfect record at the Olympic Games but there’s one problem: it’s just not true. And Bolt could soon be brought down a peg.
