In January, Geelong Paralympian Sam McIntosh found himself in hospital, undergoing surgery for internal bleeding. Now, eight months later, he’ll go for gold in Paris in a fourth games appearance.
New Zealand’s Prime Minister has revealed our trans-Tasman neighbours are huge fans of iconic breakdancer Raygun.
A break dancing pioneer has called for an investigation into how Raygun made the Olympics.
Rachael “Raygun” Gunn has broken her silence as the furore surrounding her controversial Olympic performance continues to swirl.
The Australian-born Queen made a surprise appearance to share her support for the Australian Olympic swimming team following their relay win.
They arrived on a private jet full of promise and were hustled out of town on a train and bus, but players are sticking by the outgoing coach and their preparation for the Games.
Trap shooter Penny Smith had to avoid the distractions of a bizarre footwear controversy to join road racer Grace Brown as a Camperdown medallist in Paris. This is a town that produces Olympic stars.
The Boomers have shut down a controversial claim of a rift between players over selection, with the shock omission of Matisse Thybulle said to have been a result of a potential senior player boycott.
She’s the queen of backstroke, an understated champion and some would say she’s so used to winning she appears bored, but that’s simply not the case for Kaylee McKeown, who could become Australia’s greatest, blurred vision and all.
Jess Fox has become the most successful Australian Olympian of all time in individual events after winning a sixth medal with her canoe slalom gold.
It’s been revealed that Paris organisers had been warned of their vegan-heavy menu in place for the athlete’s village a month before the opening of the Games, with the International Meat Secretariat writing to officials in June.
They say pre-planning is key, and for the Australian swim team, the organisation has paid off with a covert athletes village smuggling effort helping our golden trio to glory…and some shut eye.
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