Few outside their sport know them but that could be about to change for these sailing mates who reckon they are in with a shot of a Paris Olympic medal in a very special skiff.
Lauren Jackson expressed concerns she may not play at the Paris Games, but a big Basketball Australia decision could hugely affect her dream of a fifth Olympics. Find out more inside.
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson says all focus is on the opening Olympics match against Germany – but if his squad want a medal far tougher competition stand in their way.
Boomers four-time Olympian Shane Heal has doubts if former No. 1 draft pick Ben Simmons possesses the “passion” and “work ethic” to revive a career that looked destined for greatness.
Fresh from a relatively successful Olympic campaign, Hockey Australia is set to undergo more major change with the organisation’s president deciding to stand down.
We’ve had loads of heroes on our screens, but spare a moment for the true unsung heroes of the Tokyo Olympics, as they keep the Games alive.
Canada’s Quinn, who goes by a single name and the pronouns “they” and “their”, is the first openly transgender gold medallist.
Australia won its first beach volleyball medal since 2000 and the emotion was overwhelming for an icon of the sport Down Under.
Despite the Matildas’ heartbreaking loss against the USA in the bronze medal playoff, there is a major silver lining for coach Tony Gustavsson’s troops.
An American star has revealed the meaning behind the “symbol of solidarity” he displayed during a podium protest at the Olympics.
There will be an Aussie flavour to Saturday’s Tokyo Olympics men’s football final between Spain and Brazil.
The Matilda’s might be leaving Tokyo empty-handed after being dealt a football lesson by the USA, but their captain Sam Kerr has achieved something remarkable.
Defeat in the gold medal match was slow and painful for Australia with referrals playing a role until the final seconds of a shoot out. It was agonising.
Australia’s newest beach volleyball heroes are one win from completing a dream which started with inspiration from Olympic legend Cathy Freeman.
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