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Rio Retro: The year that almost was

The 2016 Olympics were a rollercoaster ride for Australia. Four years on, we revisit the Games.

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Matt Hickey
Aug 10, 2020
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This time four years ago, the Australian basketball community experienced emotional triumph and crushing heartbreak through the Rio Olympic journey of both the Boomers and Opals. Let us take a look back at how it all played out in 2016, and also cast our gaze forward to 2021, should the Tokyo Olympics unfold.

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