Olympics
She is 36, has a PhD and is heading to the Olympics to compete in breakdancing
In a sporting first, Rachael Gunn will be putting her skills to the test at Paris 2024.
- by Jane Rocca
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Roosters recruit ready for Olympic glory
Mark Nawaqanitawase has spoken about his rare chance to become an Olympic meddalist and NRL premiership winner.
First look at the Paris Games athletes' village
9News was given an exclusive first-look at the athletes village for the Paris Olympics.
Why Australia’s fastest woman won’t compete in the Olympics’ fastest race
Sprint sensation Torrie Lewis is Australia’s fastest woman over 100 metres, but she won’t compete in the blue-ribbon event at Paris.
- by Michael Gleeson
How sporting royalty and Olympic pain put star on course for world glory
A fight with Paul Gallen ended his Olympic dream, but a taste of sporting royalty has world glory back in this Brisbane star’s sights.
- by Nick Wright
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‘You’re a liar’: The tough family moments on Lauren Jackson’s road to Paris
Australian basketball legend Lauren Jackson, who describes herself as “on borrowed time”, will play at her fifth Olympics in Paris – 12 years after her last appearance, in London. Her path to Paris has been a minefield.
- by Konrad Marshall
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Hoy falls at final hurdle in bid for ninth Olympics
The Australian rider, who has won six Olympic medals since his Games debut at Los Angeles in 1984, has missed out on a ticket to Paris.
- by Roy Masters
Pint-sized skateboarder becomes world legend
Perth native Mia Kretzer won gold at the skateboarding X Games. At just nine years old, she's the youngest ever winner.
Badly battered Gillian Rolton helps Aussies win gold
Australian equestrian great Gillian Rolton suffered two serious falls in the space of two minutes at the Atlanta 1996 Olympics, but twice got back on her horse and continued riding, helping Australia triumph in the team eventing competition.
Stinky Seine: Where fish go to die and Olympics poo protests are born
How has a river carrying so much harmful bacteria that swimming in it has been illegal for a century become an official swimming venue at the 2024 Olympics?
- by Emma Kemp
Biles reflects on Tokyo Olympics
Simone Biles reflects on her return to gymnastics after withdrawal in Tokyo.
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