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The Call of the Ferris Wheel I have a theory about Ferris wheels, stemming from my Brisbane-based childhood. The imminent opening of the annual RNA show, “The Ekka”, is always…

Running the long race I have never run a marathon. But I certainly respect this ancient race with its incredible history.   The very first marathon was marked by tragedy…

Meet the Parents: the real influencers in sport I recently attended the track and field junior nationals with my son. It was a terrific showcase of young talent: records were…

Don’t lose sight of realityNext generation sports for Next Generations There is a changing of the guard. Generations Z and Alphas (those aged 10–25 and under 10 years respectively) are…

Uniforms maketh the athlete Heroes don’t wear capes; they wear uniforms… provided they’re comfortable, sustainable and appropriate As my youngest child finished school recently, I reflected on the symbols of…

Sports tech diplomacy: the new Olympics Sports tech has the power to change sports as we know them – from wearable technology, to implants or the latest in analytical software.…