Paris 2024
‘Women won’t be battered to death by men’: J.K. Rowling hails Imane Khelif boxing ban
The author applauded the governing body’s decision to prevent the Olympic gold medal winner from entering any future events in the female category.
- Oliver Brown
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Imane Khelif banned from competing in women’s World Boxing events
The Algerian boxer who won gold at the Paris Olympics last year will not be able to compete in the women’s division unless she can provide proof of being biologically female.
- Oliver Brown
Magnussen challenges McEvoy to take him on at Enhanced Games in Vegas
A Greek Olympian assisted by performance-enhancing drugs has beaten the 50m freestyle world record time, while James Magnussen called on his former Australian teammate to join him in the controversial venture.
- Tom Decent
After months of doping, James Magnussen sees $1m bounty go up in smoke
Australian Olympian James Magnussen embarked on a months-long regime of drug-taking in pursuit of Enhanced Games glory. He was beaten to the big prize.
- Tom Decent
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
‘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
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
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
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
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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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