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US Olympic star airlifted after horror crash
7+ hour, 5+ min ago (23+ words) US ski star Lindsey Vonn is airlifted to hospital after a disaster crash on the slopes a week out from the Olympic Games....
This teen just had the biggest win of her career. Next up, the world No.1
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (742+ words) A year ago teenage sensation Iva Jovic dreamed of taking on world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka. Now " after a giant-killing third round win followed by a crushing fourth round demolition " the 18-year-old American has more than earned her dream match-up in…...
Tributes follow sudden death of 28-year-old Paralympic gold medallist
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (420+ words) Paralympics Australia and AusCycling have paid tribute to gold medallist Paige Greco, who died suddenly after a medical episode in her home in Adelaide on Sunday. She was 28. On Monday, Paralympics Australia issued a statement from her mother, Natalie, on…...
Sydney tennis coach barred over child grooming, abuse allegations
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (837+ words) A Sydney tennis coach who allegedly groomed and sexually harassed a child and committed sexual misconduct against a staff member was able to continue coaching for two years after the complaints were made to Tennis Australia. Brenton Dumbrell, who owns…...
‘Snow hurts, that’s for sure’: How fear keeps Jakara Anthony on top of her game
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (686+ words) Embracing fear has become part and parcel of Jakara Anthony's life, so it is little surprise the thought of going from the hunter to the hunted come the Winter Olympics in 100 days' time is no concern. It's a "privilege. Surprisingly,…...
Mary Fowler’s dream was to go to the Olympics. Now, she’s focused on a personal goal
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (1528+ words) Fresh from a Paris runway debut and on the road back from injury, the Matildas star talks fashion, football and the future. The Matildas" Mary Fowler: "I have confidence knowing that there is a version of me outside of football…...
Indonesia’s Olympics bid on the line after blocking Israeli gymnasts
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (629+ words) Singapore/Jakarta: Indonesia appears to have wrecked its chances of hosting the 2036 Olympic Games and may lose other sporting events after another decision to deny visas to Israeli athletes. Olympic Gold medallist and reigning world champion Artem Dolgopyat is among…...
Ariarne Titmus announces her swimming retirement
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (13+ words) Olympic great Ariarne Titmus has announced her retirement from competitive swimming, effective immediately....
‘It’s really easy to overestimate your importance as an athlete’: Ellyse Perry
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (417+ words) Ellyse Perry: "It's really easy to overestimate your importance as an athlete. For me, it's about keeping perspective.Credit: Paul Harris Growing up, did you think you'd make money from sport as an adult? Definitely not. As a kid, being…...
'We are all feeling it': Aussie women's relay team reacts to disaster
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (23+ words) Ella Connolly, Bree Rizzo, Kristie Edwards and Torrie Lewis speak to Nine's David Culbert after a disastrous heat in the women's 4x100m relay....