Category: Talent Development
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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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Why the professionalisation of women’s sport in Australia could put Olympic performances under threat
Originally published in The Roar, 6 October 2016. There are many positive developments happening in women’s sport in Australia but some of these developments may have a negative impact on Australian performances at the Olympics. The Hockeyroos, Opals and the Stingers have been medal performers since the 1990’s but none of these teams medalled at…
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Remembering the Sydney Olympics medal success
Originally published in The Roar, 5 September 2016. fter the Rio Olympics, there has been much discussion of why the Australian Team did not meet medal expectations. Discussion highlighted Australia’s performance at the Sydney Olympics where Australia came fourth on the gold medal tally and won 58 medals. My interest in the history of Australian…
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