Power-lifter’s remarkable strength
Aus May 2013
Australia’s own Southern Hemisphere 330kg bench-press record-holder
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Sprinter looks beyond gold
Africa March 2013
London gold medallist Allyson Felix is not defined by her achievements on the track
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Father tells family: ‘we are going to die’
Africa February 2013
During the 1994 Rwanda genocide, these chilling words were the last this dual-Olympic marathoner heard before he lost his family
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Happiness isn’t about winning
Aus April 2013
Professional golfer overcomes tragedy and sporting losses to enjoy golf and life
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Satisfaction guaranteed
Aus March 2013
Elite surfing twins have won millions in more than a decade on tour but are most stoked by spiritual answers
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Century-maker cool under pressure
Aus February 2013
Scoring a maiden century during his eighth test, Perth-born Dean Brownlie is a humble hero to emerge from New Zealand’s recent disappointing test series against South Africa
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Reality check ignites brothers’ careers
Aus February 2013
A standout performer in Dutch cricket, South African born Stephan Myburgh says he might have never begun playing international cricket if he had not taken the Bible seriously. His brother Johann is also certain that trusting God is the key to his long career in South Africa and New Zealand, and current contract with Durham in England.
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Paralympic runner repeats gold in London
Africa December 2012
At this year’s Paralympics, Fanie Van der Merwe won gold for South Africa in the 100m T37 sprint, backing up his 100m victory in Beijing four years ago.
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‘Love of the heart counts most’
Aus December 2012
Brazil’s most successful Paralympian shares how family and faith have motivated him
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Struggle with faith
USA November 2012
Born in the Dominican Republic, Franklin Gomez moved to Puerto Rico with his mother when he was five years old.
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Gabby’s glory
Aus November 2012
Champion gymnast Gabby Douglas made history, but is quick to show where her gratitude lies
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Grace enough for sporting couple
Aus October 2012
Rugby and netball professionals learnt of a life beyond sport
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Focused on a greater prize
Africa September 2012
You can be very successful as a footballer and still be very sad, says Congo captain
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Rising star excels in leadership
Aus September 2012
North Melbourne skipper proves that faith and sport work well together
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All-rounder now top rower
Aus August 2012
Angela Hannah is one very thankful Olympian
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To higher heights
Aus July 2012
Reigning world champion and dual Olympian, Jesse Williams has his sights set high
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Top marathon runner’s blessing
Africa May 2012
Catherine Ndereba’s hopes for the Kenyan 2012 marathoners
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Picture of success
Aus June 2012
Having everything I wanted took me away from truth, reveals Oceanic footballer of the Century Wynton Rufer
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Wakeboarding’s first lady
Aus May 2012
World Champion finds more to life than sporting fame
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Linsanity comes to town
Aus April 2012
America’s latest sporting hero realised he needed to play for a different prize
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Top-class volleyballer stands apart
Africa March 2012
Recognised as the best female volleyball player and the best server in Botswana in December 2011, Masego Hosea, who also plays for Kutlwano, has the ability with her tall frame to dominate the opposition with powerful, unstoppable hits from the back or front of the court.
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Hurdler overcomes her hurdles
USA March 2012
No one is more surprised than Dawn Harper that she is a champion
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Born with courage
Aus March 2012
Courageous NFL starting quarterback Tim Tebow has chosen to become a front-line warrior for more than just the Denver Broncos
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Not just pleasing the crowd
Aus December 2011
DJ Forbes understands the importance of good leadership
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Pitching his faith
USA November 2011
Now in demand as a left-handed specialist pitcher, major league baseball player Jeremy Affeldt has basketball and God to thank
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Running with confidence
Uganda November 2011
Jumping hurdles and skipping water ditches over 3000 metres are some of the challenges Ruben Ramolefi has to face regularly
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Unlikely cricketer bowling over opponents
Aus November 2011
How Ray Price became an accomplished spinner for Zimbabwe
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No props for me
Aus October 2011
One of the planet’s finest tighthead props, Scot Euan Murray says he feels like a prisoner set free
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Man behind the machine
Africa September 2011
He dead lifts 240kg, bench presses 165kg, power cleans 135kg, and chin-ups 50kg weights between his legs ... South African Springbok #8 Pierre Spies is a sporting marvel
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Pacman retains world title
Aus August 2011
Currently rated the best boxer pound-for-pound in the world, Manny Pacquiao has 53 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws against his name
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Avoiding the ‘red mist’
Aus July 2011
Passion for speed and self-control is what makes NSW Production Racing Cars ChampionAnthony Soole so good on the race track
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Battling Boateng of Ghana
Africa April 2011
Tough-tackling midfielder George Boateng pulls no punches over his footballer’s way of life
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Youtube shooting stars
Aus June 2011
How Ridiculous dunk Guinness World Record
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Heart of a soul surfer
Aus May 2011
As a biopic on her shark attack recovery screens worldwide, Bethany Hamilton insists on giving credit where it is due
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‘I had to Gera a better life’
Aus April 2011
A star attacking midfielder for English Premier League club Fulham, who attracted an unsuccessful transfer bid from Italian Serie A side Sampdoria, acknowledges that he was once consumed by drink, drugs and gambling, and could have ended up in prison
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Crash helped to bring reassessment of life
Aus March 2011
RACING DRIVER Emerson Fittipaldi
had a
long career in Formula One, CART and the Indy 500 but after two crashes that
nearly killed him — one in a car and one in a plane — he retired.
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Soccer star realises life’s meaning
Africa February 2011
Chiyembekezo Zidana is well known to many Malawians as a successful soccer star.
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Death not the end
Aus February 2011
Sudden loss nearly derailed Anthony Tolliver’s NBA debut
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180 turnaround
USA December 2010
As sporting legends go, Janna Meyen-Weatherby is one of the greats, quickly making her name in the snowboarding world.
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Hull cracks world top 20
Aus December 2010
Queenslander wins second LGPA title
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Weight off his shoulders
Aus November 2010
By James Hastings
If you met Arthur White walking down a dark alley, you’d probably want
to cross the road while walking a little faster
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Deserved honour for 1500m champion
Aus October 2010
With a Commonwealth Games gold and a surprise Olympic silver, Nick Willis of New Zealand is firmly set on defending his1500m title in New Delhi
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Triple Crown threat
USA September 2010
Former drug addict poised for top prize
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Crazy life hindered career
Aus September 2010
Last November, Kiwi striker Rory Fallon became a national hero when he headed an historic goal against Bahrain to put his country into their first World Cup in 28 years.
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One secure road
Aus July 2010
Despite all their winning ways, Brazil’s captain says there is only one assurance in life
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World Cup fixture South Africa 2010
Africa June 2010
The current FIFA World Cup Trophy (pictured at the top of the page) has been awarded to the World Cup champions since 1974. For the 2010 competition 204 nations sought to qualify for the final 32 teams to proceed to South Africa. The current champions are Italy (4th title), while the most successful team is Brazil (5 titles).
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Peace there for the asking
Aus May 2010
Even if the dream ended tomorrow, I know I would still have peace, says Tim Howard
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Running to save his life
Aus April 2010
Tough marathons help recovery from living only for the highs
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Fuel it up!
USA September 2009
Pro-surfer and TV show host Matt Beacham
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Called to Greatness
Argentina Noviembre 2009
Four years ago, Wayne Simien was beginning his career as an NBA player for Miami. This year, he gave up the money and the fame of the game to begin a whole new career as a youth minister.
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Born to serve
India January 2010
Known as one of the best tennis counterpunchers of all time, in 2008 Michael Chang was deservedly inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
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No Cink in this golfer’s armor
USA November 2009
By Andrew Halloway
The result of golf’s British Open was on a knife-edge in July, but Stewart Cink kept his cool and took the prize.
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Keeping it real
Aus November 2009
All honour to the One who rescued me, says Kaká.
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Whom shall Lee fear?
India September 2009
South Korean defender Lee Young-Pyo tells how he hit the big time both on and off the field seven years ago
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Breaking free from misery
Aus October 2009
Outstanding rugby union tighthead prop Euan Murray plays for Scotland and was part of their European Six Nations Squad in 2007, scoring a try against France. Earlier this year he toured South Africa with the British and Irish Lions team until a serious leg injury ruled him out of the final two tests.
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Racing with the big boys
Aus September 2009
Whether in a Supercar, Ute or Mini, there seems to be no stopping ‘Jesus guy’ Andrew ‘Fishtail’ Fisher.
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Keeping the balance
Aus August 2009
By Charissa Mitting
Highflying Kiwi netballer and mum Sheryl Scanlan shares her tips on staying strong, focused and relaxed.
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Playing with purpose
Aus July 2009
Despite many setbacks, PJ Marsh somehow keeps finding the determination to
get back in to the top level.
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What legends are made of
Aus June 2009
After “a massive change” in 1998, Brad Thorn’s commitment to rugby dramatically improved.
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UK win places Murphy among elite
Aus May 2009
By Andrew Halloway
In December 2008, snooker player Shaun Murphy won the second biggest
tournament in world snooker, the UK Championships, following a nail-biting last frame.
Shaun beat Marco Fu ten frames to nine by fluking the pink into the middle pocket.
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Golf’s hard lessons
Aus April 2009
After years of failure and injury, Bart Bryant finally set his mark on the golfing world by beating Tiger Woods to win the 2005 Memorial Tournament in Ohio
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A Hull lot of talent
Aus March 2009
By Charissa Mitting
Seven months ago, Katherine Hull finally found her motivation to win: do not waste your gift, use it!
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World champion crossing Bass Strait
Aus February 2009
Four-time World Champion windsurfer Allison Shreeve is planning to not only skip across the potentially deadly waters of Bass Strait on a humble sailboard, but smash a world record at the same time.
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Need for speed
Aus December 2008
Tall, slender and fast — looking at Cate Campbell you could easily deduce she was born to out sprint anyone in the pool, but this dual Olympic bronze medallist is not about winning medals, she just loves going fast.
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Off the treadmill
Aus November 2008
School bullying and low self-esteem started Jess Blake on a performance treadmill - never satisfied by her achievements.
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Shy Catchings reaches the stars
USA November 2008
by Charissa Mitting
When one thinks of a sports star, someone who is a public figure and very wealthy comes to mind. Tamika Catchings, star of the WNBA is neither. Tamika prefers to keep a low profile, not really minding that her hometown of Indiana is the only place where she is famous.
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Timed to perfection
Aus October 2008
For most of the 1,500 metre track final in Beijing, Nick Willis hung near the back of the field, waiting for the right moment to make his run.
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Setting an example
Aus September 2008
Whatever people think of him, Eagles ruckman Mark Seaby lets his football do the talking, showing the highest level of commitment and hardly ever slowing his work rate.
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Young player’s maturity
Aus September 2008
Popular Roos midfielder Andrew Swallow gains respect the best way possible. He trains hard, plays hard, and runs until there is nothing left.
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‘Catherine the Great’
Aus August 2008
by Stuart Weir
Kenya’s hopes of marathon gold in Beijing rest on her shoulders, so how
does Catherine handle it?
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Superstar Swiss Snowboarder
Aus July 2008
Four-time world snowboarding champion and six-time Swiss champion, Ursula Bruhin tells her story.
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Keeping the passion
Aus June 2008
Why there’s so much more to life than soccer according
to Matildas midfielder Joanne Peters.
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Scary Mary defying death
Aus May 2008
Consistently voted world No. 1 FMX rider, holding the world’s longest jump for a female rider, and the first and only female member of the Crusty Demons, Mary Perkins could hardly have achieved more, yet none of these things have truly satisfied her.
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Giving up prized possessions
Aus April 2008
By Andrew Halloway
FORMER world champion Nigel Benn has shocked the boxing world by selling his most prized boxing possessions — and it isn’t as if he needs the cash.
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Bowled over at Easter camp
Aus March 2008
By Candice Osbourne
How Billy Bowden keeps the challenges of life, arthritis and being an elite umpire in perspective
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Dark days turn to joy
Aus February 2008
“I told my Dad I wanted to quit.
Golf was just too hard, I was homesick and I wanted to come back to
Australia.”
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A tireless campaigner
Aus December 2007
Since David Beckham joined the Los Angeles Galaxy earlier this year, American Major League Soccer has enjoyed hugely improved national and international attention and a very welcome lift in status for every player in their national competition.
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Windsurfing’s #1
Aus November 2007
Allison Shreeve’s introduction into the world of windsurfing came when she chose the sport from a list at her high school. The confident blonde from New South Wales is now ranked number one in the world in formula windsurfing.
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Bristling with promise
Aus October 2007
In the lead up to this year’s Rugby World Cup, commentators named New Zealand, South Africa, and Australia, respectively, as favourites. Those thought to have an outside chance were England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales and Argentina.
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The ‘Michael Jordan of skateboarding’
Aus August 2007
At a time in the 1980’s when skateboarding was exploding, two young athletes led the pack — Tony Hawk and Christian Hosoi. As the sport of “vert” skating was evolving, Hawk and Hosoi were pushing the limits, soaring higher, farther and faster. Competitions generally boiled down to a two-man face-off where jaw-dropping stunts re-wrote the record books nearly every weekend.
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One day at a time
USA June 2007
by Ann Byle
One surfer girl. One big shark. One changed life. That’s pretty much the story of Bethany Hamilton.
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What really drives my success
Aus June 2007
American Golfer Tracy Hanson has been touring with the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LGPA) tour since 1995, and has competed against some of the best in the sport, including at the Australian Women’s Masters and Australian Women’s Open in 1994.
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A Fisher in a V8 Ute
Aus May 2007
Placed 6th after two rounds of the 2007 Yokohama V8 Ute Racing Series, Andrew “Fishtail” Fisher has had a dream introduction to V8 racing.
“Our lives crashed in. There was suddenly a hollowness, a hopelessness”
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Master-class sportscaster
Aus April 2007
NFL pre-game show host and play-by-play commentator, James Brown is a 30 year sportscasting veteran, having hosted two Olympics, numerous NBA finals, and three Super Bowl championships including the last one in Miami.
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‘Mishmash’ clouded truth
USA March 2007
Shannon Dunn-Downing has a storybook career that may never be matched in the sport of women's snowboarding
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I could do everything by myself!
Aus March 2007
Angolan national Jose Luis Vidigal plays for the Udinese Football Club in Italy, and for Portugal. He is one of five brothers who have played professional football. His elder brother, José Carlos Vidigal, was also an Angolan international and played in the 1998 African Cup of Nations.
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South Korea surprise
Aus June 2006
One of the surprises of the 2002 World Cup was the achievement of co-hosts South Korea in reaching the semi-final.
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