Friday August 22, 2008
Thursday July 31, 2008
Boom Bogut game leads Aussies to win
A three-pointer on the buzzer from CJ Bruton and a monster game from Andrew Bogut has carried the Boomers to an 81-78 victory over Angola to keep Australia on course for the final of the FIBA Diamond Ball tournament in Nanjing, China.
Wednesday July 30, 2008
Aussie glamour couple Rice and Sullivan split
Australian swimming's glamour couple Eamon Sullivan and Stephanie Rice have reportedly split up just days before the start of the Beijing Olympics.
Olympic hopefuls uniformly excited
Dressed in simple, casual clothes they arrive with little more than their Olympic accreditation hanging around the necks.
9 DAYS TO GO
Modern pentathlete Angie Darby will miss the opening ceremony in Beijing because of an appeal against her selection.
Sunday July 27, 2008
Games double acts keep their cool
In the latest in a series on Olympic Games athletes, Peter Munro finds coaches under pressure too.
The Olympic mind games
When John Harms was invited to attend the Olympic academy in Greece, he met people who truly believed the Games could change the world. And others who weren't so sure.
Mottram plays cool on Games prospects
Craig Mottram might be preparing for the race of his life but he just wants to keep things as normal as possible ahead of the Olympics.
Women aim for liquid gold
Water polo is not a gentle sport, which is why it is good that the coach of the Australian women's team describes the players as "explosive".
Saturday July 26, 2008
One step at a time with Paralympians
Part engineer, part artist, a vast knowledge of anatomy and physiology, a good grasp of mechanics and electronics...and you have a prosthetist.
Melbourne tops for Olympic doctors
The team that competes in Beijing will be Australia's but most of those looking after their health hail from Melbourne.
Ban threat won't keep Viagra out of Olympics
The World Anti-Doping Agency is considering adding Viagra to the list of banned performance-enhancing substances.
Friday July 25, 2008
Diving medallist meets his demons on every board
Mathew Helm deals with vertigo and other challenges as he prepares to go for gold, Stathi Paxinos writes.
No ride for cyclist after appeal dismissed
Cyclist Chris Jongewaard has lost an appeal against his non-selection for the Olympic team.
Hardy faces ban after drug test
American Jessica Hardy, one of Leisel Jones' and Libby Trickett's genuine rivals at the Beijing Olympics, has tested positive to a banned substance.
On the right track
When 32 BMX riders line up in a sport new to the Olympics, an Australian is more than ready to go for gold.
Wednesday July 23, 2008
Powell beats world record-holder Bolt
Asafa Powell took on the world's fastest man with every intention of beating him to the finish line.
Monday July 21, 2008
World record will stuns rivals and lift Hackett: coach
Grant Hackett's world record swim in Melbourne yesterday will send a minor shudder through his Olympic rivals.
Mottram takes the high road to distant gold
Craig Mottram is Australia's best hope for a track medal in Beijing. But he's taking the challenge just one step at a time, writes David Wroe in St Moritz.
Olympic Countdown 18 DAYS TO GO
Croatia overcame Germany 76-70 to secure a basketball berth at the Beijing Olympics. Greece also secured a spot by beating Puerto Rico 88-63.
Sunday July 20, 2008
With her mind already in China, a young gymnast steels her body
With the Games just weeks away, the athletes are feeling the pressure.
Jongewaard ruled out by committee
Australian cyclist Chris Jongewaard has missed selection for the Beijing Olympics.
No judging result by the past
Australian boxing hope Gerard O'Mahony believes next month's Olympic Games in Beijing will be fair.
Hackett close to world mark
GRANT Hackett went close to breaking his own world record when in the men's 400-metre freestyle, at the Victorian shortcourse championships in Melbourne yesterday.
Softball the victim when IOC plays hardball
Which sports get the Olympic nod, and which don't?
Saturday July 19, 2008
Not marching — it's a matter of commitment
I have copped a bit of flak about my decision not to march in the opening ceremony.
Experience counts in bid for three times lucky
Lessons learned from my struggles with Kieren Perkins in 2000 have me better prepared in 2008.
An archer in the Sky
A former Korean, a water policeman and an electronics designer will spearhead the men's Australian archery team in Beijing.
Australian Team for Beijing Olympics
2008 AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC TEAM
Friday July 18, 2008
Tough call over runner Riseley
Everyone wants Jeff Riseley added to the Beijing Olympic team. It's just that no one wants to take the decision.
Hurdler sets new national 100m record
An Australian record, it seems, doesn't even earn you a sleep in.
Mary-Anne Toy's Beijing
Multimedia Correspondent Mary-Anne Toy chronicles the changes in the Chinese capital.
Hooker's dream jump
Steve Hooker knows exactly what it will feel like to vault to great heights in Beijing.
Torch reaches summit
Photos Chinese climbers reacht the Mount Everest summit with the Olympic torch and flags.
Trickett sets record straight
Libby Trickett becomes the first woman to break 53 seconds in the 100m freestyle.
Henry refuses to retire
Jodie Henry says motivation won't be a problem after pulling out of Olympics contention due to injury.
