Golden hauls, spats, tears: Top 100 sporting moments of 2024
From Australia’s record golden haul at the Paris Games to controversies that split the sporting world – we look back at 100 moments that shaped the sporting calendar.
Cycling
Olympian’s tragic final moments emerge
Distressing CCTV footage reportedly shows the tragic final moments before Aussie world champ Melissa Hoskins was fatally struck.
Olympian pleads guilty after wife’s death
Olympic champion cyclist Rohan Dennis has made a huge call as he fronted court to answer allegations relating to the death of his wife, fellow Olympian Melissa Hoskins.
Star cyclist’s bid to save next gen of riders
A former national road cycling champion has been instrumental in creating a new series for up and coming Aussie riders. He fears what will happen if the venture fails.
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Teen cyclist dead after horror incident
The cycling community has been rocked with news of an 18-year-old dying following a horror incident at the world championships.
Stunning win won’t change Aussie star’s mind
A gold medallist in Paris and now a dual world champion still has heads shaking about why she’s headed to retirement.
Olympic champ pulls plug after historic first
Aussie Olympic cycling champion Grace Brown created history over the weekend — before confirming she’d be finishing on top.
‘Gut wrenching’: Bloodied Aussie star’s ugly crash
Another crash in a year where this Aussie has had a few cost him a spot on the podium at the cycling world championships in Switzerland.
Australia’s first Paris gold medallist pulls pin after historic feat
Australia’s first gold medal winner from the Paris Olympics is committed to retirement – despite becoming the first woman to complete the Olympic-world titles time trial golden double.
‘Incredible’: Aussie trio make cycling history
One Australian on the podium at the end of a cycling grand tour is an achievement, but three in Spain made for an historic day.
Sexism row erupts in Paris as cycling great slams organisers
Cycling great and 18 time Paralympic gold medallist Sarah Storey has slammed Games organisers for their decision to have females race a significantly shorter distance than their male counterparts.
The harsh words and a 10-month rehab that saved Perris’ career
Para-cyclist Kane Perris thought his career was over after he suffered an injury in his backyard three years ago, but harsh words and 10 months of ‘small wins’ turned it all around.
Ex-Aussie comes clean on shock defection
Three-time Olympic medallist Matthew Richardson has spoken out after he turned his back on Australia weeks after the Olympics finished.
Aussie Ben O’Connor leads Tour of Spain
West Australian Ben O’Connor holds on to his lead after stage seven of the Tour of Spain.
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