Category: History
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Development of an Olympic gold medallist: A study of Jared Tallent
By Greg Blood. Originally published in The Roar, 6 July 2016. Updated March 2021 on Tallent’s official retirement. In watching Australian athletes at the 2016 Rio Games, I urge viewers to take time to reflect on where they are at in their Olympics/Paralympics journey – gaining experience or strong contender for a medal. This a…
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Are the Commonwealth Games still relevant?
By Greg Blood. Originally published in The Roar, 15 March 2017. The 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games baton has just left London, with Australia hosting the event for the fifth time. But are the Games are still relevant in an increasing congested calendar? The Commonwealth Games particularly for many Olympic athletes, has been an important stepping stone.…
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Rio Paralympics are a showcase of developments in medicine
Originally pubkished in The Roar, 29 August 2016. The Paralympic Games are widely regarded as the second largest sporting event in the world. They are also a showcase of developments in medicine, science, and inclusion. You are unlikely to see many athletes with poliomyelitis (polio) at the Rio Paralympics but this has not always been…
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Diversity in coaches is crucial for Rio medal success
Originally published in The Roar 2 August 2016. Coaches will play a significant role in the success of Australian athletes and teams at the 2016 Rio Games. The Olympics and Paralympics are the pinnacle for most athletes, and the same can be said for coaches. There will be two types of coaches in Rio –…
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