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In sport, music and even maths, finding 'the zone' is a beautiful thing
There is a state of mind athletes talk about when they are totally absorbed in the moment and the actions of their sport.
ABC Australia - Wednesday, December 24, 2025
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Honouring a late mate a driving force for She's Sydney to Hobart campaign
A fellowship of sailors will embark on She's 23rd Sydney to Hobart campaign. As they do they will honour one of the most resilient boats in the race's history and remember late owner Peter Rodgers.
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Stokes defends teammates as Archer's Ashes ends
England's disastrous Ashes tour has received another blow with Jofra Archer ruled out of the remaining two Tests while skipper Ben Stokes has dug in to defend his beleaguered team.
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English cricket investigating Duckett social media video
A video said to feature Ben Duckett is under ECB investigation in another problem for England's disastrous Ashes tour.
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Sydney to Hobart set for strong starting winds, but nothing like 2024
The Sydney to Hobart fleet is in for milder conditions this year than in 2024, when two people died on the first night of racing, although sailors have been warned to expect strong winds.
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Five-time major winner Brooks Koepka ditches LIV Golf
Golf superstar Brooks Koepka has cited family priorities as he announces he is leaving the breakaway LIV Golf league.
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Mohamed Salah claims Africa Cup of Nations record
Mohamed Salah scored at his fifth Africa Cup of Nations tournament in a row, becoming the first Egyptian player to do so.
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These women are showing the world why Samoa is a weightlifting powerhouse
Last month Samoan weightlifters Seine Stowers and June Sipaia broke World and Oceania records. Their success is due to a generational shift in attitudes to women in the sport, and a world-class facility at home.
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Why 83-year-old Nancy is training to run her next marathon at 90
Nancy Dickman has run marathons in London, New York, Rome and Sydney, and at 83 shows no signs of slowing down.
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World ski boss proposes radical Olympic Games rotation system
The head of the FIS has raised concerns over snow and financial issues affecting the Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games, suggesting that a radical rotation system of hosts should be considered.