A number of breakout performances at the 2015 World Athletics Championships has ensured Australia can build towards the Rio 2016 Olympic Games with plenty of optimism.
Bird-Smith walking his way to Rio
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A number of breakout performances at the 2015 World Athletics Championships has ensured Australia can build towards the Rio 2016 Olympic Games with plenty of optimism.