Month: July 2024
Shark's surprise comeback from 'train wreck' saga
Less than a couple of months ago, Braydon Trindall's career appeared like a train wreck after he faced court for driving under the influence of alcohol, and with an illicit substance also in his system.
Matildas coach 'so sorry' for Paris thumping
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson apologised for Australia's dismal opening clash in Paris, following the 3-0 drubbing at the hands of Germany.
Why this Aussie champ could boycott Paris podium
PARIS: Australian breaststroke champion Zac Stubblety-Cook has declared the anti-doping system "failed" as he prepares to square off in Paris with Qin Haiyang, one of the 23 Chinese swimmers engulfed in the lingering doping controversy.
Bizarre saga ends as coach saved by loyal swim stars
PARIS: Swimming coach Michael Palfrey has been given a reprieve by the Australian team for Paris 2024, with chef de mission Anna Meares on Friday morning (AEST) confirming he would be staying with the Dolphins after calls had been made for him to be expelled.
What sport/stadium has the highest spectator to player ratio?
Watching rugby sevens in the Olympics makes me wonder what single event, sport or venue has the highest amount of spectators to the lowest amount of players. Is it a giant stadium watching an 11v11 soccer match, is it 69,000 watching 7v7 rugby, is it a full stadium for 1v1 tennis, or maybe even and full football stadium watching 5v5 basketball in March madness. This would exclude television viewers as that would be a whole different debate.