Sport

Luke Boon on the endurance, artistry and gymnastic ability needed to become a world champion rope skipper.

Philippa Rasidi on pole dancing’s erotic origins and how it became a sport that’s now influenced by gymnastics, parkour and Latin dance.

For Troy Crotty, an intense fear of job interviews led to an unlikely new career doing what he loves most – jumping from aircraft at 14,000 feet.

Port Adelaide’s Justin Westhoff on the machine that is AFL football, the evolution of the game and finding his social conscience.

Sydney Stingers’ Emily Scott on re-finding her love of water polo, empowering the LGBTQI community, and the exciting and inclusive atmosphere of the Gay Games.

Mwai Kumwenda’s 2018 season may have ended in injury, but her story as an inspirational and integral netballer for Melbourne Vixens and Malawi Queens is far from over.

A latecomer to basketball, Australian big man Jock Landale has soared to success with the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA Summer League.

Kobie Enright on going from competitive child to champion surfer, and the creativity needed to succeed in her sport.

Brandon “Claire” Nguyen on giving up a ‘normal life’ for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play eSports full-time.

World champion and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Amy Cure on what it takes to be the best on two wheels and her hunger for Olympic glory.