Paul Kennedy

With world titles this year and Olympic medals already in his cabinet, James Turner is looking to smash world records at the 2024 Paris Games.

Rob De Castella faced a rollercoaster of a career, including a gut-wrenching dip at the Los Angeles Olympics — but the marathon icon has created a legacy that's bigger than the sport.

Against the might of the US team that used every trick in the book, a group of Australians pulled off one of the great Olympic cycling heists in 1984.

Maureen Caird and Pam Kilborn were two of the greatest hurdlers in the world when the faced off at the Mexico City Olympics — and what happened would go down in Australian sporting folklore.

A long-standing ovation is given to Sydney and Geelong for their masterful recruiting and player development, but Brisbane has produced a post-COVID scouting masterclass which could deliver their first premiership in 21 years.

As Craig Bellamy turns 65, the Melbourne Storm coach is ready for an equal-record 10th grand final — and win or lose he has proven his place as one of the best the game has seen, writes Paul Kennedy.

Tim Tszyu says he is "willing to die" when he steps into the ring. In a sport where that is a sombre possibility, the gritty Australian warrior needs to be protected from his own instincts, writes Paul Kennedy.

Australian cricket is booming at junior levels but as the sport attracts a more diverse and higher player base, the pressure on some of these kids is becoming too much and burnout looms.

India has dominated Australia in Test cricket for the past decade but as New Zealand recently showed the key to beating the Men in Blue may lie in players who hail from South Asia.

Born in Victoria and growing up surrounded by Australian Rules, Sione Tuipulotu's rise to the British and Irish Lions follows hard work, perseverance, and the willingness to take a chance.