‘Pretty speechless’: SA gymnast on the cusp of Olympic dream
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.
Olympics 2016
Boomers squad tracker: Ingles under pressure with just five spots left
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 take Olympic gamble on injured star in WC repeat
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.
Aussie win cements Olympic favouritism
The Australians blitzed their rivals for Olympic gold with a confidence-building win on the back of a try-scoring star.
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Australia a hot Olympic gold prospect thanks to Levi genes
Superstar sisters Maddison and Teagan Levi have grand ambitions for the Australian women’s 7s team and Olympic gold is just the start.
Simmons cops brutal Olympics blow
There will be 10 players from Australia’s historic bronze medal winning team in Tokyo trying to get to Paris but that team won’t include Ben Simmons.
Goorj floats changing of guard amid surprise Paris call ups
The NBL’s tallest player, a late-blooming NCAA forward and a pair of Tasmanian grand final heroes will be among those given the chance to make the Boomers Paris Olympic team.
Analysis: Scoreboard masks worrying Matildas woes
The Matildas pulled off a 2-0 win over Mexico but can Matildas’ coach Tony Gustavsson find the right balance and mix of players in time for the Paris Olympics.
‘Can bring a lot more’: Fowler’s warning
Matildas star Mary Fowler says there’s a key reason she’s a more mature and impactful player than at the last Olympic Games.
Former Wallabies captain Hooper gets Olympic dream boost
He’s a late starter to international Sevens rugby but former Wallabes captain Michael Hooper, unwanted by Eddie Jones for the 15-a-side World Cup, is all-in for a shot at the Paris Olympics.
Aussies name strong hockey squads for Olympic tune-ups in Perth
Ahead of the Paris Games both the Hockeyroos and Kookaburras have names strong squads for their April Perth-based hitouts, with team legends in both squads set to celebrate milestones.
Why Delly must go to Paris — but is NBA first?
Matthew Dellavedova will be in Australia’s Olympic selection camp, but an NBL great says the Melbourne grand final star must go to Paris — and that could be on the back of an NBA return.
Crew of battlers, rivals and mates chasing Paris Olympic medal
They are a crew of polar opposites and fierce surf life saving rivals written off by international foes with an awful result in their first big race together. But that’s all about to change
Huge Olympics step for Wallabies great
An Olympic medal is the dream for a former Wallabies captain who will finally get to debut in his new chosen code.
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