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The Breakdown

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Australian rugby once had $40 million in the bank. Crowds over 100,000. TV audiences of 3 million. Today the Wallabies have sunk to their lowest world ranking ever. Off the field rugby is a "war zone" with a $20 million deficit last year alone. The Breakdown is a gripping podcast investigation from The Australian, exploring just how far "the game they play in heaven" has fallen - and why. Jessica Halloran and Claire Harvey have interviewed everyone from ex-PMs and billionaires to Wallabies l ...
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Meet Steve, a man who's brought life-altering adversity to its knees with the sheer power of resilience and a passion for cycling. A severe accident could have stolen his dreams, but instead, became the catalyst for an inspiring journey from battling a rare disease and multiple surgeries, through arduous rehabilitation to being a leading voice for …
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We also tackle the controversial topic of sandbagging in the Tour de Dirt and share our opinions gravel topics, and recap the 2023 races to this point in the season. Get an inside look at the diverse racing scene in Oklahoma, from Ironman, Rule of 3, Unbound craziness, crit racing and everything in between. We give shout-outs to local athletes who …
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If you like gravel racing this episode is for you. We sit down with the 3 race directors of the G3 Gravel Series to preview the courses and changes made to the G3 Series. Go sign up now and support gravel racing in Oklahoma. The events will have something for the entire family this year with a wide range of gravel and courses Instagram @g3gravelser…
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Corey is a true LEGEND of the dirt scene in Oklahoma. If you have attended any mountain bike event over the last 20 years, good chance you have met Corey and his amazing beard. He is the Director of the Tour de Dirt race series and can be found cruising a single speed all over Oklahoma. Please check out his YouTube channel and stay up to date with …
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