August
Sister act: Noemie Fox joins sister Jess as gold medallist
The kayak cross champion has finally come out from behind the shadow of her legendary sister Jess.
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- Hans van Leeuwen
Noemie Fox just won gold – but that was the least exciting part
Noemie Fox’s memorable gold medal has drawn attention to the new Olympic event that’s a bit like a whitewater Wacky Races.
- Hans van Leeuwen
A fairytale for the Fox family – and a luxury party for swimmers
The sport of kayaking might’ve passed you by until now, but the feats of Jess and Noemie Fox will make them household names. Here’s what you missed overnight.
- Hans van Leeuwen and Zoe Samios
Jess Fox’s next race is for a place on the IOC
The queen of kayaking’s election bid is a sign she might see herself as an Australian sporting leader in the making.
- Hans van Leeuwen
‘Today was pure joy’: Fox rises into a new echelon with second gold
The canoe champion becomes the first Australian in history to win six individual Olympic medals – and could add still add another gold to her tally.
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- Hans van Leeuwen
July
Why Jess Fox’s long-coveted gold came at just the right time and place
The talismanic Aussie kayaker was buoyed by the huge support from the green-and-gold fans. But the French cheered her on too – she’s almost one of their own.
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- Hans van Leeuwen
July 2021
Australia’s best opening week of medals since Beijing
The country’s final medal tally is unclear, but performances that suggest the country has arrested the slide in place ever since Sydney 2000 is a triumph.
- Michael Bleby
Australia’s Jessica Fox misses out on gold in K1 canoe slalom
Fox was leading the field but was heartbreakingly pushed down to bronze after incurring a time penalty.