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Olympic medals.

And the gold for the worst Olympic medals goes to ... Paris

Six Australian athletes have complained about the condition of medals they won at the Paris Olympics. Here’s what went wrong.

  • Tom Decent

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Raygun’s signature moves became lasting images from Paris.

‘We got laughed at’: Legends lament the damage done by Raygun in 2024

Some of the pioneers of New York’s breaking scene are disappointed by the opportunities lost at Paris.

  • Jonathan Abrams
2024 was a massive year in sport.

Higher, faster, stronger ... smarter? Test your knowledge in the 2024 year in sport quiz

From the Demon, to Gout Gout, Oscar Piastri and Raygun, 2024 was a massive year in the world of sport. How closely have you been following events? Take our quiz to find out.

  • Greg Dundas
Alex de Minaur practices ahead of the United Cup in Sydney.

Everything you need to know about the United Cup

The 2025 tennis season kicks off in Perth on Friday when the United Cup gets under way.

  • Billie Eder
Rachael Gunn was the inspiration for Raygun: The Musical.

Raygun hits up comedy club owner for $10,000

Lawyers for Rachael “Raygun” Gunn are demanding $10,000 in legal fees from a small Sydney promoter that had planned to stage a musical based on the Olympic breakdancer.

  • Kayla Olaya and Nick Galvin
Gout Gout’s record-breaking run.

Quicker than Bolt: Gout Gout breaks Peter Norman’s famous 1968 record

The sprint sensation shocked Australian athletics again with his latest breathtaking run. His best yet was quicker than Usain Bolt ran as a 16-year-old.

  • Michael Gleeson
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Melbourne United captain Chris Goulding keeps firing despite the disappointments of 2024.

‘The Olympics thing really hurt him’: How shooting star Chris Goulding is firing back

Chris Goulding has refused to let criticism or heartbreak slow him down, with the Melbourne United skipper shooting better than ever as his NBL side chases another title.

  • Roy Ward
At Kennedy’s school sports carnivals, “no one else had a chance,” recalls a friend. “She would win every single thing: the shot-put, the running, the hurdles.”

Demoralised in Tokyo; gold medal winner in Paris. How Nina jump-started her career

Paris Olympics pole vaulter Nina Kennedy is at the top of her game right now – quite the leap from just three years ago.

  • Amanda Hooton

The November 30 Edition

Pole-vaulting Olympic champion Nina Kennedy on overcoming her demons | Making boutique butter with the Amish | Christmas feasting, gift & reading guides

Nineteen years after his first involvement with Fortescue, Lord Seb Coe has bought some shares.

‘If you do not protect women’s sport it will not end well’: Coe’s pitch for IOC presidency

World Athletics head Sebastian Coe has vowed to shift the IOC’s emphasis from human rights to biology if he succeeds Thomas Bach.

  • Oliver Brown

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