Olympians Off The Record

Susie O'Neill was the poster girl for the Sydney Olympics. But in the race that mattered most, she failed to deliver. Now she opens up for the first time.

After burying his baby son, Scott McGrory faced an ultimatum: ride at the Sydney Olympics, or have nothing. Meanwhile, Brett Aitken had a young daughter so desperately ill that she couldn't cheer out loud.

In this tell-all interview with Bruce McAvaney, Matthew Mitcham shares his defining moments, and the devastating struggles.

We know she is tough - she came back from a broken neck. We know she is the greatest - she has won more world titles than any other female cyclist. But what drives Anna Meares?

We know the name Nova Peris, but how much do we really know about this extraordinary Australian who has been a pioneer on the hockey pitch, the athletics track and in Australian Parliament?

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