Richard Cooke

Richard Cooke
is a journalist and writer for television. He is The Saturday Paper's sports editor.

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Sport April 15, 2017

Pursuit force: Sam Welsford, 21, cyclist

Newly crowned world champion cyclist Sam Welsford on winning team pursuit silver in Rio, funky tan lines and his relationship with Lycra.

Sport February 18, 2017

Strike force: Jason Belmonte, 33, tenpin bowler

Jason Belmonte on the trials, tribulations and triumphs of the international tenpin bowling tour.

Sport February 25, 2017

A life in waves: Cooper Chapman, 22, surfer

Surfer Cooper Chapman on the power and unpredictability of the sea.

Sport November 12, 2016

Hitting it hard: Grace Harris, 23, cricketer

Cricketer Grace Harris on smashing boundaries and her love of ice-cream.

Sport October 29, 2016

Pace odyssey: Liam Hatcher, 20, cricketer

Fast bowler Liam Hatcher on being able to take as good as you give.

Sport October 15, 2016

Down to business: Jeromie Hill, 25, basketballer

The Sydney Kings’ Jeromie Hill on the strength of our National Basketball League.

Sport September 24, 2016

Rebounding: Lauren Jackson, 35, basketballer turned administrator

Lauren Jackson on the intensity of being one of the world’s best basketballers, and the heartache of retiring.

Sport September 17, 2016

Staying strong: Gearoid Towey, 39, rower

World champion rower Gearoid Towey on the challenges facing elite athletes when they retire.

Sport September 03, 2016

Up to speed: Amanda Reid, 19, cyclist

Paralympian Amanda Reid on loving the thrill and speed of track cycling.

Sport August 13, 2016

Scorching all-rounder: Hilton Cartwright, 24, cricketer

All-rounder Hilton Cartwright on choosing between batting and bowling, and playing for Zimbabwe, England or Australia.

Sport July 30, 2016

Mogul conqueror: Matt Graham, 21, moguls skier

Winter Olympian Matt Graham on the inspiration to be drawn from watching his Summer Games compatriots.

Sport June 25, 2016

Ten out of 10: Cedric Dubler, 21, decathlete

Meet Rio Olympian Cedric Dubler, a man of many sporting talents.

Sport June 18, 2016

Wanting it more: Aaron Vandenberg, 24, Australian rules footballer

Melbourne Demons midfielder Aaron Vandenberg on the benefits of his late start in the big league.

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