London 2012: Interactive Timeline
Pole vaulter Alana Boyd flies to record high
Australia's Olympic Games aspirations have been boosted by the record-breaking leap of pole vaulter Alana Boyd, who stole the show at the Go for 2&5 Track Classic. Read more
February 13, 2012, 5:28 am
Fairytale fades for Thorpedo
Ian Thorpe’s London Olympic hopes are all but dashed at selection trials in Adelaide. Read more
March 16, 2012, 5:45 pm
Tearful Trickett snares Olympic place
Libby Trickett ensured a happy ending to one of swimming's comeback stories after booking her ticket to London. Read more
March 20, 2012, 5:45 pm
Aussie athletes unveil Olympic strips
Hurdle queen Sally Pearson and butterfly star Jessicah Schipper star as Australia's official Olympic strip is launched.
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Swimming great Murray Rose dies
Australian swimming legend and four-time Olympic gold medallist Murray Rose dies at the age of 73 after a battle with leukaemia. Read more
April 15, 2012, 5:51 am
Swimmers punished over gun photo
Nick D’Arcy and Kenrick Monk will be sent home from the London Games by the Australian Olympic Committee as soon as their swimming events conclude as punishment for their firearm photo controversy. Read more
June 9, 2012, 2:39 pm
Pearson takes gold in 100m hurdles
Sally Pearson lifts the spirits of Australia as she wins the gold medal in the 100m hurdles final. Read more
August 8, 2012, 4:08 am
Sailor Slingsby hopes to spark Aussie gold rush
Sailor Tom Slingsby wins Australia's second gold medal of the Olympics and hopes his success will inspire his country's flagging campaign. Read more
August 7, 2012, 1:51 am
Games shine light on badminton intrigue
Match-throwing has a long history in badminton, but the London Olympics format made the women's doubles scandal an accident waiting to happen. Read more
August 2, 2012, 6:09 am
Missile James Magnussen off target ... just
The Missile misses his target by the narrowest of margins, having to settle for silver just 0.01s behind American Nathan Adrian. Read more
August 2, 2012, 4:19 am
Veteran Leisel Jones elated with performance
Four-time Olympian Leisel Jones proud to finish fifth in 100m breaststroke final. Read more
July 31, 2012, 5:07 am
Emily Seebohm 'disappointed' with silver
Tears and emotion after Olympic record-holder's 100m backstroke event. Read more
July 31, 2012, 4:29 am
All smiles for freestyle golden girls
Alicia Coutts, Cate Campbell, Mel Schlanger and Brittany Elmslie notch up Olympic record in 4 x 100m. Read more
July 29, 2012, 4:34 am
Pregnant Cheruiyot out of world championships
NAIROBI (AFP) - Kenya's double world 5,000m and 10,000m champion Vivian Cheruiyot is expecting her first child and will not be defending her titles in Moscow… May 23, 2013, 1:29 am
- Home-town funeral for UK sailor Simpson on May 31 May 22, 2013, 9:59 pm
- Japan hammer-thrower Murofushi loses IOC vote appeal May 22, 2013, 5:45 pm
Pregnant Cheruiyot out of world championships
NAIROBI (AFP) - Kenya's double world 5,000m and 10,000m champion Vivian Cheruiyot is expecting her first child and will not be defending her titles in Moscow… May 23, 2013, 1:29 am
- LaCaze earns world athletics titles berth May 19, 2013, 7:16 pm
- James victorious but Merritt in Shanghai scare May 19, 2013, 1:21 am
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Michael Phelps (MichaelPhelps)
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Usain St. Leo Bolt (usainbolt)
The whole pepper you call them me boss @zjliquid .. Throw back Tuesday at them.. #loud
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Eamon Sullivan (Eamon_Sullivan)
Morning dog walk... Not bad, Perth http://t.co/zvoJ5MD184
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STEFFENSEN (JohnSteffensen)
@mase21 @laylasubritzky kiss my black a&$!!Where was my call back you square?U no what you out the circle of trust!In the circle of hate lol
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Steve Hooker (stevehookerpv)
The road trip with @SkyWalkerPV and @AirLewis to Chula Vista has begun. Competing tomorrow. #america http://t.co/jZHGqOnOhV
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Chris Hoy (chrishoy)
'Ask Hoy' over on @ScienceinSport 's Facebook page and you could be joining me on a ride: http://t.co/kiGfO8FCMZ
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Ross Lewis (R_Lewis_thewest)
@fclutterbuck well said Freddie!
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Stephanie Rice (ItsStephRice)
RT @2DayFMSydney: PARTY:@tim_dunlop from the @kyleandjackieo show with @ItsStephRice at the #GreatGatsbyau premiere. #2Daygreatgatsby http:…
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Patrick Mills (Patty_Mills)
@Jmjonietz cheers bro
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