Roof problem shuts Rio Olympics stadium

By AFP, 28 Mar 2013

 

Brazil’s preparations for the World Cup and Olympic Games have run into further trouble after the authorities indefinitely closed a Rio de Janeiro stadium because of roof problems.

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Tame swimming antics show Australia’s tired of ‘scandals’

By Luke Doherty, 23 Feb 2013

 

Has Australia had enough of scandal? Swimming is the latest sport to cross the divide from the back to the front page of the paper and have the tag of ‘crisis’ tacked on to every report.

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Swimming world champion James Magnussen admits he made mistakes and could have carried himself better during a controversial London Olympic campaign but says his failure to win a gold medal has made him stronger.

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ASADA powers fall short, says Coates

By AAP, 18 Oct 2012

 

National Olympic chief John Coates has renewed calls for investigators to be given power to compel witnesses to give evidence in the fight against doping in Australian sport.

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$17,000 can buy a brand new Nissan Micra, a year’s private school fees. Or, in Melanie Schlanger’s case, three Olympic medals.

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Oscar Pistorius has shot himself in the blade.

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Swimmers involved in Olympic inquiry

By AAP, 17 Aug 2012

 

Australia’s Olympic swimmers have been asked to take part in an inquiry into the country’s performance in London, as well as admitting they underestimated the pressure the Games would bring.

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Swimmers: no escape from Twitter Olympics

By AAP, 17 Aug 2012

 

It’s been called the social media Olympics – the first time audiences have had such unfettered access to the doings of athletes in real time – but it’s not all for the best, the Australian swimming team say.

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The case for downsizing the Olympic Games

By Adrian Musolino, 17 Aug 2012

 

Following the conclusion of what many consider the most successful Olympics in modern times in London 2012, attention now turns to Rio 2016, where the Olympic movement welcomes back two controversial sports into the fold.

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Aussie Olympians homeward bound

By AAP, 15 Aug 2012

 

Olympic cycling gold medallist Anna Meares has checked out of London, her new Games jewel securely stored for the trip home to Australia.

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Adams tearful after cheat tests positive

By NZPA, 14 Aug 2012

 

Valerie Adams was tearful when she learned she’d won gold in the Olympic women’s shot put after the winner was exposed as a drugs cheat.

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Olympic athletics was solid gold

By Tim Renowden, 14 Aug 2012

 

After a dazzling week of track and field, the London Olympics have drawn to a close. While we at home battle through a post-euphoric haze of sleep deprivation, it’s the perfect time to pull the freshly-minted memories out and give them a quick polish before they go back in the sock drawer.

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