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Re-Spin: Olivia Gadecki on Barty, chasing discomfort and her sabbatical
For Olivia Gadecki, the growth starts when she gets uncomfortable. The 22-year-old has been chasing that feeling of discomfort for some time and the mentality yielded big results this week. Gadecki fell just short of a maiden WTA title in Guadalajara, but is now Australia's top ranked female player. Ahead of the summer of tennis she talks to us about being mentored by Ash Barty, her ongoing development and how she quit the sport as a teenager. Featured: Olivia Gadecki, Australia's top ranked female tennis player. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
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Re-Spin: Everyone is talking about Gout Gout
This 16-year-old is fast. Really, really fast. Fast enough that he recently broke a 56-year-old Aussie sprint record. Fast enough that Adidas has signed him to a lucrative deal. Fast enough that he's been invited to train with Noah Lyles. Fast enough that Sally Pearson has compared him to Usain Bolt. Manager James Templeton joined us to understand the young man behind the quick times. Featured: James Templeton, manager Gout Gout.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
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Re-spin: Alexa Leary is gold vibes only
Alexa Leary might be the feel-great sports story of 2024. Three years ago the Queenslander suffered a bike accident so bad that doctors did not expect her to survive. When she did, walking and talking were not considered likely. At this year's Paralympic Games she claimed two gold medals and won countless hearts with her brilliant swimming and incandescent personality so we wanted to relive it at least one more time. Featured: Matthew Cowdrey, Paralympic gold medallist.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
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Jim Maxwell on form, selection and the unpredictability of Test cricket
The Boxing Day Test is one of cricket's biggest occasions - day one, 90,000 people at a packed MCG, heck of a time to make your debut. Sam Konstas has come into the team at the top of the order at the expense of Nathan McSweeney, who isn't the only one who's struggled with the bat but is the only one to make way. With the series all tied up after lopsided results, will Melbourne provide an opportunity for both teams to play their best cricket at the same time?Featured: Jim Maxwell, Grandstand Cricket commentator. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
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Your guide to the 2024 Sydney Hobart Yacht Race
105 yachts will set sail on Boxing Day for the 79th Sydney Hobart Race. From 100-foot maxi yachts vying for Line Honours to 30-foot double handers looking to get themselves in a position to take out the Overall win, it's going to be an enthralling few days on the water. Will Comanche get redemption after a 51-second loss to LawConnect in 2023? Can Alive go back-to-back for overall honours? Or could a team of just two take out the whole thing? Featured: Nicole Douglass, professional sailor and commentator.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
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