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Paris 2024
We obsessed about poo in the Seine. Once the triathlon began, that wasn’t the problem
Australian triathlete Sophie Linn thought she had been part of a bizarre video game rather than an Olympic triathlon.
- by Michael Gleeson
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Glamour sprinters, marathon mums, pole power: 10 athletics events you can’t miss
The athletics program for Paris 2024 kicks off on Thursday, with plenty of drama and intrigue – and potential world records – to watch out for.
- by Michael Gleeson
‘It has to be pretty’: Why the Paris athletics track is purple
In a country that defines style and class, that brought the world couture, the French have added their own touch to the track by making it purple.
- by Michael Gleeson
This Australian medal hope looked down at his foot. It was pointing the wrong way
Kurtis Marschall’s description of the injury that almost ruined his Olympic hopes is not for the squeamish.
- by Michael Gleeson
‘That surprised her’: How Jess Hull plotted to take on the greatest 1500m runner of all time
Two extraordinary runs, six days apart, have made the world believe the Australian could be the one to bridge the gap on the imperious Faith Kipyegon.
- by Michael Gleeson
How do they do that? Inside the most dangerous event at the Olympics
It’s both elegant and terrifying. We break down the technique, training and triumphs of Australia’s world champion pole vaulter Nina Kennedy.
- by Michael Gleeson, Tommy Saputra and The Visual Stories Team
Opinion
AFL 2024
The worries for Essendon heading to September
In Four Points this week: the loss to Melbourne highlighted areas of concern for the Bombers, who flattered to deceive against the Pies. Plus, Collingwood’s draft gamble looks like coming unstuck and Carlton must move to a one-ruck system.
- by Michael Gleeson
How Torrie Lewis became Australia’s fastest woman
She could have been a gymnast, and she could have represented England or Jamaica. But “sliding doors″ moments set Lewis to run for Australia in Paris.
- by Michael Gleeson
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Paris 2024
Records tumble on eve of Olympics, including one that stood since 1987, as athletics team finalised
The women’s high jump world record stood at 2.09 metres for 37 years until it was broken at the weekend at the same meet where Australian runner Jess Hull set a blistering pace of her own only to be up against a rival who also set a new world record.
- by Michael Gleeson
Opinion
AFL 2024
Heeney didn’t mean to hit Saint high. It should still be graded intentional
In Four Points this week: when to worry after a shock defeat, and when to stay calm; a Brownlow favourite should be out of contention; Jack Lukosius embodies the Suns’ road woes; and the Tigers become the frontrunners for the top pick in the draft.
- by Michael Gleeson
Why Australia’s fastest woman won’t compete in the Olympics’ fastest race
Sprint sensation Torrie Lewis is Australia’s fastest woman over 100 metres, but she won’t compete in the blue-ribbon event at Paris.
- by Michael Gleeson