Tasmanian triathlete Jake Birtwhistle can secure a spot at next year's Olympics should he secure a podium and be the first Australian home in Friday morning's race in Tokyo.
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Controversially overlooked for Rio in 2016, Birtwhistle is ranked third in the world and will not have to face either of the world's top two athletes, Mario Mola and Vincent Luis, in Friday's race.
Elsewhere, Cavaliers are looking to secure an all-Northern grand final in State League netball, NTFA division one coaches have named their most improved players, and our own Josh Partridge has put it all on the line by declaring himself as a diehard Nick Kyrgios fan.
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