Peter FitzSimons
Peter FitzSimons is a journalist and columnist with The Sydney Morning Herald.
Opinion
Paris 2024
‘She said I was marvellous’: Why world record breaker congratulated Aussie rival
Jessica Hull set an Australian record in the 1500m final of Sunday’s Diamond League meeting – but was still beaten by track legend Faith Kipyegon.
- by Peter FitzSimons
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World elections
If this was an Olympic event, Le Pen’s far right would not make the podium
It was tense at the Place de La Republique in Paris, as crowds from all sides of the political spectrum gathered to see which way the vote would go.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Opinion
Five Minutes with Fitz
Michael Cassel didn’t throw away his shot, even after Ray Martin knocked him back
The theatrical impresario who brought Hamilton to Australia cut his showbiz teeth early. Very early.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Opinion
The Fitz Files
Too late to save Demetriou, but Souths’ turnaround is still a vindication
Before his sacking, coach Jason Demetriou pleaded for more time at the Rabbitohs, maintaining that the side’s poor form was on the cusp of changing. Turns out, he was right!
- by Peter FitzSimons
Opinion
Racism
Batter to boat-rocker … and neither Khawaja nor Dutton will back down
As a breed, Australian cricketers are generally on the conservative side of things, but the softly spoken opener has shattered the convention.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Crittle was a man for all seasons, on and off the rugby field
Charles Peter Crittle was the very heart of rugby in Australia, a man who was formed by its friendships and experiences, and gave back to it many times over.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Opinion
Five Minutes with Fitz
How my godson blessed Alex de Minaur’s game, just in time for Wimbledon
Australia’s young tennis superstar grew up watching Rafa and Federer and Novak. But a new era is dawning for men’s tennis and the 25-year-old is well placed to smash it.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Opinion
The Fitz Files
Another T20 tournament has come and gone. This one had a benefit
The rise of Afghanistan provided a rare moment to remember from the bubble gum form of cricket.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Opinion
State of Origin
No one can overcome my kiss of death – not even the mighty Maroons
Mitchell Moses led NSW to the promised land, defying my best work.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Opinion
Five Minutes with Fitz
‘I’m not anti-nuclear, I’m anti-bulls---’: Why this energy expert says Dutton’s plan ignores reality
One of Australia’s foremost voices on energy futures says doing anything other than pursuing renewables with enthusiasm right now is not paying attention to what’s going on.
- by Peter FitzSimons
The Fitz Files
Gambling
What new TAB boss Gillon McLachlan really said – straight from the horse’s mouth
The former AFL chief may have baffled with BS when spruiking his new gambling role, but Iet me put it in plain English.
- by Peter FitzSimons