How Aussie rower has emerged as genuine gold medal threat
She’s been on the dais at the past two world championships but Tara Rigney’s effort to push a Dutch legend over the weekend shows she could force a massive upset in Paris.
She’s been on the dais at the past two world championships but Tara Rigney’s effort to push a Dutch legend over the weekend shows she could force a massive upset in Paris.
Boomers coach Brian Goorjian says his decision making for Paris is an ‘open book’, declaring he’ll put age aside and pick the country’s strongest squad, as the race for spots heats up.
When Maurice Longbottom steps foot on the field at the Paris Olympics, his boots will tell the story of his journey from feeling shame about his heritage, to proudly displaying it to the world.
Most athletes seek positive affirmation to build confidence, yet Harry Garside is not most athletes. He tells JESSICA ROBINSON how experiencing failure is helping him chase Olympic goals.
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.
The future of the Hockeyroos is in good hands with an emerging youth brigade led by 21-year-old star Grace Young set to feature heavily the in team’s Paris medal campaign.
The first Indigenous Australian beach volleyballer to compete at the Olympics, Taliqua Clancy says that she hopes to show the next generation what Cathy Freeman showed her in 2000.
21-year-old Molly Picklum has one more wave to ride before the Olympics, and says that she will use the fear of her competitors to her advantage as she prepares for the world’s heaviest wave.
Australia’s diving medal hopes have taken a hit as Commonwealth Games gold medallist and teenage sensation, Charli Petrov is ruled out of the Paris Olympics with niggling injury.
An elite young sportsman scored a spot on the Australian Olympic Team but a shocking accident means he’ll be watching from the sidelines. VIDEO, PHOTOS.
Coming off a career-best season and reaching world No. 1 in doubles at the end of 2023, Storm Hunter was on a high and striving for Paris. Then a snap decision on the practice court changed everything.
When Patrick Johnson and Nova Peris rose to stardom, there were no clear pathways for the champion Indigenous Olympians. Now, they are creating avenues so young athletes don’t have to go through what they did.
In just five years Marissa Williamson Pohlman has gone from sleeping on couches to being our first female Indigenous Olympic boxer, she shares one of the most powerful stories in world sport.
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.
A gold medal is what Rheed McCracken has firmly set his sights on at the Paris Paralympics, but 12 months ago he almost threw in the towel. ERIN SMITH talks to him about his road to Paris.
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.
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.
Australia could be on its way to breaking its triathlon Olympic medal drought, with Brisbane product Luke Willian qualifying for Paris with a great race in Yokohama.
They were surprise Olympic champions in Tokyo and have had the distance of their pet event halved since the last Games but an Aussie pair have shown they will be the ones to beat again in Paris with a World Cup win.
A swimming great has spoken out at the decision to kick Australia’s athletes out of the Olympic village and leave them facing the heartbreaking call of temporarily leaving the host city.
How Australian swim coach Dean Boxall brought Paris to Brisbane for a perfect Games preparation, setting his athletes up for the extreme pressures that come with an Olympics campaign.
Water polo star, Keesja Gofers is showing no signs of slowing down as she heads to her third Olympics as a new mum, with baby Teleri set to warm the hearts of Australia this July.
An Australian gymnastics star won’t be able to unleash the move named after her in Paris after suffering a serious injury in training.
Teahupo’o in Tahiti looms as a scary prospect for the four Aussies confirmed for the Olympics, but there’s another factor driving one of them.
Jye Edwards is gunning for one of the most hotly contested spots in the Australian Olympic team. But he’s also had to overcome self doubt to prove to himself that he belongs on the world stage.
Aussie swim star Ariarne Titmus’ hopes for another Olympic gold medal have strengthened, after Canadian teenage swimming sensation, Summer McIntosh withdrew from a marquee race in Paris.
Anneli Maley and Marena Whittle’s journey to Paris is unlike any other. MATT LOGUE discovers how the engaged couple and teammates supported each other and helped Australia’s 3×3 side qualify for the Olympics.
Following a record breaking performance from the women’s 4x100m relay team, the Aussie men’s team have also clinched a ticket to Paris, securing the spot despite their best runner missing with injury.
Thanks to a record-breaking performance led by 19-year-old Torrie Lewis, Australia will field a 4x100m women’s relay team for the first time since the 2000 Sydney Games.
The Australian Olympic Committee is taking no security chances at the Paris Games, with the organisation committing to briefing all athletes’ family and friends as well as having venues scouted by experts.
Nothing will get in the way of Harry Garside’s golden Paris dream with the star boxer sensationally offering to amputate his thumb if it meant he could still go to the Olympics.
Olympians Rosie Malone and Grace Stewart admit they once hated each other. Now best mates, the Hockeyroos “package deal” are plotting a path to Paris gold.
Debutants will be ruling the waves for Australia at the Paris Olympics with one medal hopeful named on two special teams on the same day in a remarkable coincidence.
She was one of the first athletes named for the Paris Olympics and one of the Australian teams least known but that could be about to change for this sailing gun after a crazy win in Europe.
He’s the youngest male in the Paris Olympic sailing team with a big dream starting to look like it could become a reality to the surprise of many – but not Grae Morris.
This Olympic team will probably have our three most successful Olympians ever swimming in the same team. It’s important we don’t take it for granted, writes JAMES MAGNUSSEN.
Jess Fox is giving herself every chance to win back-to-back Olympic Gold medals, travelling with a GoPro in her mouth to create a perfect virtual reality simulation of the Paris course.
The Australian government has been called on join the anti-doping crusade and ensure our swimmers have a fair chance of winning gold at the upcoming Paris Olympics.
Luke Willian had his spot on the Tokyo Olympics ripped from his grasp at the last second. His efforts, so far, to reach Paris have been struck down by an ill-timed Covid bout. Now he wants nothing to be left to chance.
Australia’s footballing talent has been in decline for years and is highlighted by the Olyroos failing to qualify for this year’s Paris Games. ROBBIE SLATER writes how FA allowed this to happen.
The Chinese swimming scandal which has rocked the sporting world could claim a high-profile target – with the World Anti-Doping Agency suddenly in the crosshairs ahead of the Paris Olympics.
Turning 30 next month and confirming her retirement after the Olympics, Emma McKeon is managing her ageing body for the final farewell.
Swimming champion Ariarne Titmus is in the most important part of her Olympic preparations as she attempts to make herself the most ‘high performing vehicle possible’ and do more than just defend gold.
Matildas injured superstar Sam Kerr could be on her way to the Paris Games despite being unlikely to take the field. MATT LOGUE and ERIN SMITH discover the loophole to get her there.
Liz Clay was working in retail when she realised something had to give. The self-managed Olympian explains to SHANNON GILL how she unlocked the power of social media to make gains on and off the track.
Boxing coach Jamie Pittman sensationally ruled himself out of the Australian team for the Paris Olympics after a sexual misconduct trial. Here is the evidence that forced him into that shock call.
On this week’s En Route to Paris podcast, Australia’s diving gold medal favourite Cassiel Rousseau chats about his build up to the Games and how he is able to compete despite his fear of heights.
Natalie Cook made history when she won gold at the Sydney 2000 Olympics, but it left her $300k in debt. This is the million-dollar idea to save the half of Australia’s Paris Olympians from financial hell.
She has an Olympic gold medal and world record to her name, but under-the-radar swim star Meg Harris knows she needs another gear if she’s to book her place in the Australian team for Paris.
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