Ellie Pashley’s marathon effort for her first Olympic Games

This article was first written for and published by the Roar. Earlier this month, Ellie Pashley was named as part of the Australian Olympic team to head to Tokyo for the Olympic Games. Pashley will join eight other men and women who will represent Australia in the marathon and racewalk. For Pashley, who will compete […]

Kiana Elliott: from Gymnast to Weight Lifter

This article was first written for and published by Siren Sport. Kiana Elliott has qualified for the Tokyo Olympics. Sourced: NSW Weight Lifting Association Last week when Kiana Elliott was named as part of Australia’s Olympic team to compete in Tokyo it was the fulfillment of a childhood dream. “Representing Australia was something that was mentioned […]

Natalya Diehm bringing Aussie BMX to Tokyo

This article was first written for and published by Siren Sport.  Earlier this week, Natalya Diehm and five other riders made history when they were named to compete for the Australian Olympic Team in Tokyo in BMX and Mountain Bike. Diehm will make history as Australia’s first Olympic BMX Freestyler when the discipline makes its […]

Rosemary Popa’s Olympic dream is no longer just a mirage

This article was first written for and published by the Roar.  The 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games will be like no other Olympic Games before it. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the atmosphere in the Olympic village will be limited. There are unlikely to be any spectators watching live and athletes will be subject to rigorous […]

Tessa Lavey on the importance of female role models

This article was first written for and published by the Roar. The Australian Opals are one of Australia’s most successful sporting teams. With the recent announcement of the Opals squad to represent Australia in Tokyo at the Olympic Games, 12 women are looking to add to the Opals’ dominant Olympic legacy of three silver and […]

Jenna O’Hea is ready to lead the Opals at Tokyo

This article was first written for and published by the Roar. If you take a look at Jenna O’Hea’s Instagram account, you will see a photo of her holding her ticket to Tokyo. O’Hea is one of 12 women recently named as part of the Australian Opals squad to compete at Tokyo. The reason I mention this […]

Alyce Wood: Tokyo is a family affair

The 2021 Tokyo Olympics are certainly going to be different. In a ‘Playbook’ released by the Organising Committee in April this year, specific rules were set out for all athletes who will compete at the Games. Amongst other things, athletes will be required to wear a mask at all times, even when standing on the […]