1896: Our first Olympian runs Marathon with butler

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This list of 12 bizarre Olympic moments includes the story of Edwin Flack, our first Olympic champion, who ran the Marathon accompanied by a butler in a bowler hat (not, as stated here, his own). 1896: Our first Olympian runs Marathon with butler
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Stephanie Rice in the latest FMH

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...and Australia's "newspaper of record" is posting scans of the magazine pages on its website.

But it's good for traffic right? That's all that matters. Stephanie Rice in the latest FMH
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Brett Lee wins Allan Border Medal for 2008

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Lee overcame the ankle injury that ruled him out of last year's World Cup to take over from Glenn McGrath as Australia's top fast bowler.

He dominated the domestic Test series against India and Sri Lanka th Brett Lee wins Allan Border Medal for 2008
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Tamsyn Lewis surprises herself by winning 800m race

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A real look of surprise on her face as she wins the 800m final at the indoor world championships. Tamsyn Lewis surprises herself by winning 800m race
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Aussie bloke fired for taking a sickie

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Harsh. This must be why all those Aussie blokes are committing suicide.rnrnA self-confessed footy fanatic is appealing a landmark ruling that upheld his sacking for taking the day off work to watch AFL... Aussie bloke fired for taking a sickie
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