The Opinionist: A Tale of Three Olympic Cities
Michael Pirrie says London and Melbourne have shown Tokyo what it will take for crowds to return to sporting events.
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OpEd: Brisbane 2032 Signals an Olympic Shift
The Opinionist says Brisbane’s nomination is a COVID circuit breaker and turning point for the Olympic Games.
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#ICYMI: Skiers Cast a Cautious Eye Toward Beijing 2022
#ICYMI -- In Case You Missed It ... Sometimes the best stories don't get the attention we think they deserve.
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The Opinionist: Australian Open Points to Post-Pandemic Sport
(ATR) Michael Pirrie writes from Melbourne on how major sport events like the Australian Open can be held safely.
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The Opinionist: The Year the Curtains Came Down on World Sport & Its Olympics Showpiece
Michael Pirrie charts the devastating impact of the coronavirus, outlines the sporting highlights and lessons from 2020.
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The Opinionist: Olympic Movement Celebrates Sydney's 'Once & Future' Olympic Games
Michael Pirrie says Sydney marked a turning point that is still relevant today ... exclusively ...
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The Opinionist: From Oz With Love -- How Superstars and Sport Rescued a Devastated Olympic Nation
Michael Pirrie says something profound and unexpected is happening in Australia, 20 years after it hosted the Olympics.
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Tessa Jowell, London 2012 Visionary
(ATR) Without Tessa Jowell, London 2012 might never have happened. Mark Bisson explains.
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