David Mark
David Mark is the ABC's National Sport Reporter, breaking and covering the big stories and events in Australian and international sport.
He's worked for the ABC for 25 years including the last six in sport, first as the National Sport Editor and now National Reporter. He previously reported, presented and produced the Radio Current Affairs programs, AM, PM and The World Today, as well as reporting for ABC TV News, 7:30 and Lateline.
Sporting highlights include covering the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games, the 2014 Soccer World Cup in Brazil and Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast and Melbourne. He's also produced many documentaries for ABC RN and ABC local radio.
His favourite sports are Aussie Rules, cricket, soccer and cycling, and on weekends you'll find him running, cycling and playing social Aussie Rules with friends.
Latest by David Mark
Paralympics Australia says CEO resignation won't affect Paris performance
The chief executive of Paralympics Australia — who has been on personal leave since last month — resigns from the post in the run-up to the Paris games.
'Dodged a breach on a technicality': MP stands by accusations despite SIA clearing AFL of illicit drug claims
Andrew Wilkie says the AFL "dodged a WADA breach on a technicality" as Sport Integrity Australia finds there is no evidence to support the MP's explosive claims.
'It's outrageous': Asbestos sufferers fume as Parramatta Eels announce James Hardie reunion
The Parramatta Eels' jerseys from next season onwards will feature a throwback to the club's most successful era, but the return of James Hardie as a lead sponsor isn't a move that has been celebrated by everyone.
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analysis:The Ambiguous Football League: Why Australian football's rules have always been up for debate
For a game that began with 10 rules written down in a pub in 1859, Australian football has been characterised by the evolution of those laws.
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analysis:This Tour de France champion swears by Zone 2 training, but making it work for the Average Joe is not so simple
The concept of Zone 2 training is all the rage for endurance sports like cycling or running, but is the hype real?
'The whole mystery was revealed': The science of what makes a cricket ball swing explained
It is one of the most devastating weapons a fast bowler can own — but the art of swing is steeped in mystery and myths that only science can explain.
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analysis:Football players in limbo amid wait for response to new concussion guidelines
Growing concern around concussions in sport has seen the AIS recommending longer periods before athletes return to training and playing post-injury — but we don't yet know how the NRL and AFL, among others, will respond, writes David Mark.
Women's sport is rising faster than ever before — but which sports are keeping pace with wages?
The momentum of women's sport is in unstoppable motion, but the wages of some codes compared to others shows not all sports are created equal, writes David Mark.
Swimming Australia votes on new constitution to avoid expulsion from World Aquatics
Swimming Australia adopts a new constitution that gives athletes a greater voice and increases the voting base of the organisation.
The stadium requirement that could hamper Australia's bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup
Football Australia has not ruled out hosting the 2034 FIFA World Cup but would need to build extra stadiums to stage the event or team up with at least two other countries.
'Rome has been burning for quite some time': Former Rugby Australia boss calls for review
With the Wallabies' Rugby World Cup hopes hanging by a thread, a former Rugby Australia chairman and Super Rugby chief say the sport needs an urgent review. But Rugby Australian says action is what's needed.
Senators call on government to set concussion guidelines for contact sports
The federal government committee made 13 recommendations, including that a national strategy be developed to reduce concussions in contact sports.
With the Women's World Cup in the rear-view mirror, now the real work begins for Australian football to cash in
The Women's World Cup showed Australia can be a footballing nation, but the people in charge have to figure out how to extend that for more than a couple of months.
Swimming Australia threatened with expulsion from World Aquatics
Swimming Australia calls a special general meeting to avoid being kicked out of the sport's global governing body due to perceived governance issues.
Australia is gripped by Women's World Cup fever, but it's a slow burn across the Tasman
In Aotearoa/New Zealand, there are virtually no clues the world's third-largest sporting event is about to kick off ahead of the co-host nation's Football Ferns' clash with Norway.
After almost 30 years, these women are finally seeing justice for the abuse they suffered as children
A court has heard Stephen Mitchell created a web of lies and fabrications in order to sexually assault six little girls who trusted him — this week, the former rock climbing instructor was finally punished.
Former rock-climbing coach convicted of sexually abusing six girls
Canberra man Stephen Mitchell groomed and sexually assaulted girls for more than a decade – many of them were champion rock climbers – one became world champion. Today he was sentenced to 13 years and five months jail, after pleading guilty to child sexual assault offences.
Duration: 10 minutes 54 seconds
Rugby Australia to trial new laws lowering legal tackle height from shoulders to sternum
Rugby Australia says it will participate in a trial of lowering tackle heights in community rugby to below the sternum to help protect players from head injuries and concussion.
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analysis:All-conquering Australian women's cricket team in a league of their own
Australia's latest Women's T20 World Cup win adds to the team's glittering reputation, and with Ash Gardner's all-round ability, Meg Lanning's leadership, and the group's undimmed desire for success, there seems no end in sight, writes David Mark.
'Fans are asking questions': WNBL coach slams Shyla Heal's move from Sydney Flames to Townsville Fire
Opals star Shyla Heal played for her new WNBL side Townsville Fire hours after her release from the Sydney Flames, but according to one coach the move doesn't pass "the pub test."
'That wasn't the person that I am': Arnold's toughest lesson as Socceroos coach
As Graham Arnold prepares the Socceroos for Qatar 2022, the coach opens up about the greatest lessons he has learned across 30-odd years with the national team.
New John McEnroe documentary paints revealing picture of the whole man
John McEnroe was never an athlete who hid his emotions on the court, but a new documentary takes a deeper look into the man behind the caricature.
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analysis:In sport, it's all about the money — but accepting it is not always so easy
In the messy world of sport sponsorships, players are often stuck between their personal beliefs and the greater good of their code. It takes a courageous athlete to bite the hand that feeds, writes David Mark.
Cricket Australia ruling opens door for David Warner's leadership ban to be lifted
David Warner's lifetime ban from holding leadership positions since the Cape Town ball tampering scandal could soon be lifted, opening the door for him to claim the ODI captaincy.
Analysis
analysis:AFL's mega deal shows footy is still the jewel in the TV crown
The AFL's unprecedented $4.5 billion broadcast deal with Channel Seven and Foxtel comes at a time many thought big-money bids for sports rights were a thing of the past, writes David Mark.