Athletics

The last time you saw Genevieve Gregson she suffered a ruptured Achilles in the Tokyo Olympics final, then battled through a heart wrenching TV interview in …

Genevieve Gregson grew up in a house where Froot Loops were banned and her life was meticulously managed. Two huge events threw her life into chaos and forced her to confront her fears.

Sinead Diver’s route to the Olympics has been its own marathon, including nuns who discouraged girls from playing sport, rejection by Athletics Ireland and a devastating injury before Rio. But, after a stunning run in the London Marathon, the late-comer has qualified for the Aussie team for Tokyo 2020.

Roger Fabri is sprint coach to the stars with Josh Addo-Carr, David Warner and Jarryd Hayne among his clients. Unlike other whisperers and gurus seeking an extra 'one percent,' his impact, and income, is ruled by a stopwatch.

Two-time Olympian Lauren Wells and her coach Matt Beckenham had a 14-year race against the clock. Just as she scaled back training and got a full-time job, their moment of magic arrived.

He was born on a speed boat and lived on the water until he was 17. He overcame his unusual upbringing to become the only Australian to break 10 seconds for 100 metres.

There has been uproar over the decision to handicap superstar runner Caster Semenya. Australia's leading coach says it had to be done.

Kaylia Stanton and the West Coast Fever are in today's Suncorp Super Netball grand final. The Stanton family are used to the big stage. Kaylia's mum is a three-time Olympian.