Boomers Paris Olympic standout Josh Giddey carries himself with a reserved maturity and class that belies his tender years. But big sister Hannah says that’s not quite the Josh she knows.
Australia’s hopes of returning to medal glory at the Paris Olympics looks bright. This is everything you need to know.
Australia’s men’s and women’s Rugby Sevens sides enter Paris 2024 with similar ambitions but vastly different histories.
The Sharks had never beaten Serbia in 17 attempts and went into their group match in Paris as nine-dollar underdogs. But as Aussies love proving at the Olympics, never bet against them.
She’s played alongside the world’s best and has seen the highest of success, now Caitlin Foord has her sights set on Olympic gold, and the Matildas star could be the key to victory.
The Australian women’s water polo team has continued to come close without securing an elusive gold medal in 24-years, however a golden opportunity may present in Paris under new coach Bec Rippon.
Madi and Teagan Levi have established themselves as among the best Sevens players in the world, but an Olympic gold medal looms as ‘dream’ result for the Gold Coast sisters.
Australia has reunited brothers in the Kookaburras national team as the men’s hockey outfit countdown to Paris Olympics with a new sponsor and vision for the future.
Stars returning from injury has only heated up the selection battle for the Hockeyroos’ Paris squad, as Australia takes a full team of 22 for their final hitout before the Games begin.
Coach Brian Goorjian has opted for a familiar Boomers line-up ahead of training camp as a revised 17-man squad is named for Paris, despite suggestions that he should look to the future.
There are still a handful of Matildas spots up for grabs for as Tony Gustavsson nails down his final Olympic squad. And he’s been given timely news from a backline rock. ERIN SMITH’S full analysis inside.
Australia have been crowned world junior surfing champions with two gold medals despite a shocking act of unsportsmanship that threatened to derail their title bid in El Salvador.
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