Olympics officials have clarified what athletes are allowed to do in Tokyo after photos on the podium at the pool deck caused a stir. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has clarified rules around mask wearing and social distancing after scenes on the pool deck sparked...
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IOC responds to swimming storm after podium photos cause a stir
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has clarified rules around mask wearing and social distancing after scenes on the pool deck sparked questions about Covid-19 protocols in Tokyo. The sight of swimmers standing on the podium and receiving their medals without masks on raised eyebrows among...
Ash Barty stunned by rank outsider in huge Olympic upset
Ash Barty has suffered a shock loss in the first round of the Olympics singles draw, going down in straight sets to world No. 48 Sara Sorribes Tormo. The Spaniard stunned her Aussie rival 6-4 6-3 as Barty looked all at sea. Barty rebounded early...
Ash Barty stunned by rank outsider in huge Olympic upset
Ash Barty has suffered a shock loss in the first round of the Olympics singles draw, going down in straight sets to world No. 48 Sara Sorribes Tormo. The Spaniard stunned her Aussie rival 6-4 6-3 as Barty looked all at sea. Barty rebounded early...
Barty bombs out in huge Olympic shock
Ash Barty came crashing back down to earth in stunning fashion, knocked out of the Olympics in a massive first round boilover. Ash Barty has suffered a shock loss in the first round of the Olympics singles draw, going down in straight sets to world...
Ash Barty stunned by rank outsider in huge Olympic upset
Ash Barty has suffered a shock loss in the first round of the Olympics singles draw, going down in straight sets to world No. 48 Sara Sorribes Tormo. The Spaniard stunned her Aussie rival 6-4 6-3 as Barty looked all at sea. Barty rebounded early...
Thorpe’s brutal truth for Aussie medallists
Brendon Smith couldn’t believe he’d won an Olympic medal, but Ian Thorpe pointed out the cruel reality of his achievement. Brendon Smith was over the moon after winning Australia’s first medal in Tokyo, storming home to win bronze in the men’s 400m individual medley. The...
Ian Thorpe delivers brutal truth for Aussie swimmer after winning bronze medal
Brendon Smith was over the moon after winning Australia’s first medal in Tokyo, storming home to win bronze in the men’s 400m individual medley. The 21-year-old pulled out a heroic final freestyle leg to mow down the field and touch the wall third. It was...
Schedule for day three of the Tokyo Olympics
Australia will be hoping to scoop up its first medals of the Olympics today as a jam-packed schedule plays out in Tokyo. There are plenty of medals on offer today, particularly in the pool. Here’s what the schedule in Tokyo looks like for Sunday. All...
One woman sparks frenzy at Olympic party
For the most part Olympic venues are pretty much dead but we found Tokyo’s biggest party — and so too did America’s First Lady. The Olympic Village is no longer party central for obvious reasons this year but we think we’ve found the closest thing...