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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,...
Jack Robinson on Olympic dreams, the power of meditation and dad strength
After advancing past the opening three rounds of competition, top-ranked Australian surfer Jack Robinson is closing in on an Olympic gold medal, and if his journey to this point is any indication, he won’t let anything stop him from getting it
Kyle Chalmers on silencing internal pressure, overcoming obstacles and creating a life outside the pool
With his world championship victory in 2023, Kyle Chalmers finally accomplished swimming’s coveted triple crown. That is, winning a gold medal at the Olympics, Commonwealth Games, and world championships, all in individual events. Now he has a chance at a third Olympic medal at what could be his final Games. Chalmers’ journey to this point has been taxing to say the least, but he’ll be damned if he finishes it without another push
Isaac Heeney and the pursuit of the ultimate prize
ISAAC HEENEY AND I are walking through Centennial Park on a hot and sticky Sydney afternoon. It’s just over a week out from the opening night of the 2024 AFL season and as we leisurely make our way across the open parkland, Heeney is at ease, barefoot and shirtless....
Your ultimate guide to the 2024 AFL season
SUMMER HAS COME to pass, which can only mean the AFL season is right around the corner. And it is, with anticipation reaching fever pitch and fans currently dusting off their scarves and jerseys as they eagerly await the opening fixtures. The AFL is on the cusp of a...
Bahrain Grand Prix recap: to the Max
RED BULL RACER Max Verstappen is looking undeniable in his quest to secure his fourth-consecutive Formula 1 World Championship this year, with the Dutch star untouchable en-route to victory in Saturday’s season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix, a race in which he finished...
Dual rugby international Timana Tahu on ‘Over the Black Dot’, the 2024 NRL season, and the importance of spotlighting Indigenous athletes
LESS THAN 50 MEN have represented Australia in both rugby league and rugby union. And only four have done both since 2000. We live in an age of code wars, but with the increasing specialisation within the disciplines, to reach the pinnacle of both is becoming harder...
The Best Kits at the 2022 FIFA World Cup
The 2022 FIFA World Cup is set to kick off in less than a week, we’ve rounded up the jerseys that are sure to have football’s biggest star’s primed for glory on the field and fans looking stylish off it.
Garang Kuol is Set to Become Australia’s Youngest Ever Player at the World Cup
Teenage sensation Garang Kuol has been selected by the Socceroos for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and will become the youngest Australian to play on football’s biggest stage. The rising star has forged an incredible path on his way to success.
Ian Thorpe on Turning 40, and How Life Has Changed Over The Last Few Decades
For many of us, it feels like yesterday when a teenaged swimmer named Ian Thorpe was toppling world records, seemingly at will. Yet that precocious soul has just turned 40 – and is ready now to peer both backwards and forwards on a remarkable life, one punctuated by great achievements and profound personal challenges. These days, something that speaks eloquently to Thorpe’s complexity and the costs imposed by a life in the spotlight is the nature of his most heartfelt yearning: to be able to see the world again through the eyes of a child.
Who is Cristian Volpato? The Future Star Who Could Snub the Socceroos
Cristian Volpato is one of the brightest rising stars in Italy’s Serie A, but the 18-year-old who was born in Sydney could snub the Socceroos in favour of Italy.
Alex De Minaur Gets Biggest Win of His Career
Alex De Minaur has claimed his first win over a top-five opponent, defeating world number three Daniil Medvedev in a three-set thriller at the Paris Masters.
The Fittest Man on Two Hands: Zion Clark Keeps Breaking Records
Born without legs, inspirational athlete Zion Clark hasn’t let that stop him from shattering a handful of world records.
Jake Paul on Winning His Toughest Boxing Test: “This is Just the Start”
YouTuber turned pro-boxer Jake Paul has continued his meteoric rise, defeating UFC legend Anderson Silva in the toughest fight of his boxing career.
A New Australian Tournament Is Set To Kick Off The 2023 Tennis Season
The United Cup is the newest joint ATP and WTA mixed tennis tournament. With play across three Australian cities, the cup will kickstart next year’s tennis season.
Footy Legend Mat Rogers On Losing His Famous Footballing Father, Steve Rogers
In his new book, A Father’s Son, Mat Rogers revisits this traumatic episode in a raw and noble attempt to make sense of the unthinkable.
Socceroos Release Collective Protest Against World Cup Hosts Qatar
The Socceroos have become the first team competing at the 2022 FIFA World Cup to release a collective statement of protest against host nation Qatar’s human rights record.
Ryan Gregson on Running At Rio: The 60 Seconds That Changed His Life
After years of frustration, an embattled 1500m runner makes
a breathtaking surge on the back straight in a semi-final at the
Rio Olympics.
The Shocking Injuries Nedd Brockmann Battled Through To Run 3900km
If there’s one thing we’ve learned from the feats of Nedd Brockmann, it’s to never bet against him. But as his Physio explains, “This is the most insane thing I have ever seen in my career.”