As written in the west today - “Move over Russell Crowe, Australia has a new gladiator"

In the toughest event in track and field, Queensland’s Ash Moloney has created history by winning an Olympic bronze medal in possible the toughest event at the games, the decathlon.

But in this, a true show of sportsmanship emerged, with his teammate, Cedric Dubler running beside Ashley Moloney and yelling encouraging words in the last few hundred metres of the 1500m final run.

Ashley was falling behind, so Dubler ran beside him, setting the pace and yelling at him to keep going to ensure he remained in touch with American Garrett Scantling.

And he found something extra to close the gap to his closest rival, ensuring the bronze medal was his.

“F**k yeah,’ the 21-year-old screamed on learning he won the bronze.

As written in the west today - &ldquo;Move over Russell Crowe, Australia has a new gladiator"
In the toughest event in track and field, Queensland&rsquo;s Ash Moloney has created history by winning an Olympic bronze medal in possible the toughest event at the games, the decathlon.
But in this, a true show of sportsmanship emerged, with his teammate, Cedric Dubler running beside Ashley Moloney and yelling encouraging words in the last few hundred metres of the 1500m final run.
Ashley was falling behind, so Dubler ran beside him, setting the pace and yelling at him to keep going to ensure he remained in touch with American Garrett Scantling.
And he found something extra to close the gap to his closest rival, ensuring the bronze medal was his.
&ldquo;F**k yeah,&rsquo; the 21-year-old screamed on learning he won the bronze.

From The West Australian, Let's Go Tokyo, hosted by Mark Readings and Ben O'Shea is a podcast dedicated to bringing you the latest on the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games.

As well as daily recaps and analysis, Mark and Ben will interview competing Olympians and former greats to give you an inside look into the athlete's village, and what goes through the mind of an Olympian before an event.

Hear from greats such as swimming champions Eamon Sullivan and Todd Pearson, former Hockeyroo Sally Carbon, Pole Vaulter Emma George and Basketball superstar Andrew Vlahov.

From The West Australian, Let's Go Tokyo, hosted by Mark Readings and Ben O'Shea is a podcast dedicated to bringing you the latest on the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games.
As well as daily recaps and analysis, Mark and Ben will interview competing Olympians and former greats to give you an inside look into the athlete's village, and what goes through the mind of an Olympian before an event.
Hear from greats such as swimming champions Eamon Sullivan and Todd Pearson, former Hockeyroo Sally Carbon, Pole Vaulter Emma George and Basketball superstar Andrew Vlahov.

Let's Go Tokyo Podcast

From The West Australian, Let's Go Tokyo, hosted by Mark Readings and Ben O'Shea is a podcast dedicated to bringing you the latest on the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games.

As well as daily recaps and analysis, Mark and Ben will interview competing Olympians and former greats to give you an inside look into the athlete's village, and what goes through the mind of an Olympian before an event.

Hear from greats such as swimming champions Eamon Sullivan and Todd Pearson, former Hockeyroo Sally Carbon, Pole Vaulter Emma George and Basketball superstar Andrew Vlahov.

In the week leading up to the games, Mark and Ben speak to West Aussies headint to Tokyo to represent Australia. In this trailer, hear from Artistic Swimmer, Amie Thompson.

From <a href="https://thewest.com.au/">The West Australian</a>, Let's Go Tokyo, hosted by Mark Readings and Ben O'Shea is a podcast dedicated to bringing you the latest on the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games.
As well as daily recaps and analysis, Mark and Ben will interview competing Olympians and former greats to give you an inside look into the athlete's village, and what goes through the mind of an Olympian before an event.
Hear from greats such as swimming champions Eamon Sullivan and Todd Pearson, former Hockeyroo Sally Carbon, Pole Vaulter Emma George and Basketball superstar Andrew Vlahov.
In the week leading up to the games, Mark and Ben speak to West Aussies headint to Tokyo to represent Australia. In this trailer, hear from Artistic Swimmer, Amie Thompson.

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