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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
James Naismith

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
How Good Is Brock Motum

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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