EVERY HERO NEEDS, if not a villain, then a rival. Someone to spur them on to greater heights. Messi has Ronaldo, Federer had Djokovic and Nadal, Tom Brady had Peyton Manning, LeBron chased Jordan’s ghost, Ali had Foreman and Frazier. And in athletics, even Usain Bolt...
The secret behind Taylor Fritz’s rise to the top
WHEN I SPEAK to Taylor Fritz’s coach, Michael Russell, everything is going according to plan in the world no.4's quest to make it to the pointy end of the Australian Open. Fritz is coming off a straight sets thrashing of Chilean Cristian Garin and has only dropped a...
Carlos Alcaraz’s body is the AO’s prime attraction
ONE OF THE highlights of this year’s Australian Open thus far, aside from Nick Kyrgios’ typically drama-filled showing on Monday night, has been the muscular form of world no.3 Carlos Alcaraz. The young Spaniard has taken care of business on the court, winning in...
How athletes are using visualisation to make performance gains
WHEN STRONG MAN MITCHELL HOOPER set up to complete a Flintstone Barbell – a behind-the-neck overhead press using two giant rocks – in the qualifying rounds of the 2022 World’s Strongest Man, he was slightly apprehensive. He’d never attempted the move before,...
The top 10 Aussie sporting moments of 2024
ANY YEAR IN SPORT that has the summer Olympics affixed on its calendar is bound to be defined by it. For Australia, 2024 was indeed the year of Olympic glory, but there was also plenty more to cheer for. Outside of Australia’s record-setting gold medal haul at the...
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If there’s one thing Adelaide is known for, it’s turning it on when major events and festivals come to town. During the 2024 edition of the AFL’s Gather Round – otherwise known as the festival of footy – the city didn’t disappoint. Men’s Health was on the ground to soak it all up, exploring the city in select Toyota vehicles. Similar to the round itself, the cars from the AFL’s premier partner live up to the hype.
Taylor Fritz reveals his secret weapon
Current world no. 13 and top-ranked American tennis star Taylor Fritz is one of the most talented and energetic players on the planet. His key to continually thriving on the court? Getting plenty of quality sleep off it.
Bailey Smith’s comeback is on track
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Ferrari paints Melbourne red
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George Russell on finding peace amid the pressure
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Nico Hülkenberg isn’t slowing down
As one of the most experienced drivers on the grid, Haas veteran and Heinemann partner Nico Hülkenberg has seen Formula 1 rise to the top of international sports. He tells Men’s Health why F1 has never been more entertaining, what makes Aussie fans some of the world’s best, and why, after a golden career, he has no intention of slowing down any time soon
F1 future spotlight: the young drivers primed to take over the grid
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Anthony Joshua versus Francis Ngannou is a showdown for the ages
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