The Aussie Stingers are into an Olympic water polo gold medal match for the first time since Sydney 2000 after winning a penalty shootoout against Team USA to cap a comeback for the ages.
Brave until the very end, the Sharks’ Olympic medal campaign is over after an agonising penalty shootout defeat to the USA in their quarterfinal.
Australia’s strong history of results at the Olympic Games goes on the line again in Paris 2024.
Reigning beach volleyball silver medallists Taliqua Clancy and Mariafe Artacho del Solar have continued their streak of good form in Paris.
Australia’s men’s and women’s Rugby Sevens sides enter Paris 2024 with similar ambitions but vastly different histories.
The Sharks had never beaten Serbia in 17 attempts and went into their group match in Paris as nine-dollar underdogs. But as Aussies love proving at the Olympics, never bet against them.
The Australian Olympic team is ready to chase gold as the Paris Games officially start on Saturday morning. Meet every Aussie athlete and see which athletes hail from your local area with our interactive map.
The Matildas have taken on a new fight after new research revealed a grim truth about the future of sport in Australia.
A 21-year-old South Australian gymnast is close to achieving his Olympic dream and making history for his home state on the world’s biggest stage.
The majority of Australia’s 12-player squad for the Olympics seems locked in – but there are spots up for grabs in Brian Goorjian’s Boomers squad. Our experts investigate those in contention.
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson has once again named an injured star in his squad – with the coach adamant midfield engine Katrina Gorry will be match fit in time for the Paris Olympics.
The Australians blitzed their rivals for Olympic gold with a confidence-building win on the back of a try-scoring star.
As the final Matildas’ Olympic spots remain up for grabs, former Socceroo Robbie Slater believes it’s time the players step up after a ‘novice’ performance against China.
Matildas star Caitlin Foord says Friday night’s match up against China is ‘definitely not a friendly match’ as Tony Gustavsson prepares to cull five from wider squad.
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