In 2017, many Australian sporting athletes, coaches, administrators and journalists passed away. This list aims to recognise them. Among them are Betty Cuthbert (athletics),…
In 2017, many Australian sporting athletes, coaches, administrators and journalists passed away. This list aims to recognise them. Among them are Betty Cuthbert (athletics),…
Vivid memories of Betty Cuthbert winning triple gold at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, and backing up eight years later to capture 400 gold in…
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Last Sunday, I was asked the question: "After Don Bradman, who are your top 10 Australians in order after nearly 50 years covering sport?"…
"It happened so fast, there was no time to think". These were the words of the then 13-year-old Bethany Hamilton, America's potential professional surfing…
For the past couple of weeks, I've been sharing company with 15 Green and Gold Greats. This has been a wonderful and uplifting experience.…
In 2017, many Australian sporting athletes, coaches, administrators and journalists passed away. This list aims to recognise them. Among them are Betty Cuthbert (athletics),…
2017
Australian Wallaby great Ken Catchpole (1939-2017) died on 21 December after a long illness.