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Secrets to vaulting success with Alana Boyd

Secrets to vaulting success with Alana Boyd

With a sporting pedigree like hers, it was natural that Alana Boyd would be steered towards track and field – her mother, Denise Boyd (nee Robertson), was our champion sprinter back in the late ’70s/early ’80s, and her father, Ray Boyd, was our champion pole vaulter in the same era. 8 Jul 2013
Where's our "Lions"?

Where's our "Lions"?

What if Australia teamed up with New Zealand, South Africa, Fiji, Indonesia etc for our own super-sized fan base? 5 Jul 2013
The Maracana

The Maracana

Come on a guided tour (well, almost) of Brazil's 'Football Cathedral", the Maracana. 5 Jul 2013
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James Naismith

How he came to know about it is unclear, but certain aspects of the game, called “duck on a rock”, or “duck and run”, stayed with him and informed his invention of basketball. 2 Oct 2012
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How Good Is Brock Motum

Young giants aren’t supposed to boast the skill set Aussie Brock Motum does. That’s why US college scouts signed him up. 18 Sep 2009

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