Sporty - Abc Rn

It started with a bang and ended with a whimper. The first 20 years of this century began with all the joy and optimism of the Sydney Olympic Games. It finished with empty stadiums and cancelled events.

'I move as a man in love with life'. John Connell is an Irish farmer. In his spare time he's a runner. And a wordsmith.

Do you think you could do this: go for a 1 mile run, do 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 squats, then another mile run? How about doing all this as many times as you can over 24 hours?

If you're a reluctant exerciser, it may help to know that it's because we evolved that way. You have to override ancient powerful instincts to choose to do optional physical activity.

Once upon a time it would never have happened. You'd never hear or see a woman commentating on top men's sports like football or cricket. But that's changing...

It's the Grand Finals of our two major football codes this weekend. But which code fared better under COVID: AFL or NRL? And - for fitness and fun - try Bollywood dancing.

Kick boxing for fitness and fun. Plus, one man's role in a major cultural shift in Australian rugby league.

Six months down the track, there are people still struggling to regain their pre-COVID fitness. What's helping?

How to get fit and have fun: try trampolining. Plus, is it appropriate for athletes to speak out about social issues?

Why has Ireland's lacrosse team pulled out of the 2022 World Games to make way for the Iroquois Nationals? And, have fun while improving your fitness with roller skating.

What effect did wearing a special full body, hooded suit have on Cathy Freeman in the race of her life?

It's been hard to stay active during the pandemic restrictions. Congratulations to all those who took up the Sporty Fitness Challenge.

India and Australia are both great at cricket. But why does India do badly at the Olympic Games? Will Australia only truly make it on the world stage in sport when it plays in a Football World Cup final?

Are human line officials in tennis about to be a thing of the past, as electronic line calling gets more sophisticated?

Obedience was trained into us and we were terrified to speak up. Jennifer Sey, former US national gymnastics champion

They were known as the 'make-do-and-mend' games. There were no new venues built. The medals had no ribbons on them. Visiting athletes had to bring their own towels.

Coronavirus has brought about a boom in cycling. But if you haven't been on a bike for a while, or you never learnt to ride, perhaps you need a lesson.

Taking on the Sporty Fitness Challenge as an able bodied person is one thing, but what about if you're a wheelchair user?

Let's go for a walk. It's free, it's something you already know how to do, and it's Australia's most popular recreational activity.

Join the Sporty Fitness Challenge. You could win a medal!