‘We believed’: Unsung Aussie team pulls off shock of the Games
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.
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Interactive: Meet Australia’s 2024 Olympic team
The Australian Olympic team is ready to chase gold as the Paris Games officially start on Saturday morning. Meet every Aussie athlete and see which athletes hail from your local area with our interactive map.
Matildas new fight ahead of Olympics
The Matildas have taken on a new fight after new research revealed a grim truth about the future of sport in Australia.
‘Pretty speechless’: SA gymnast on the cusp of Olympic dream
A 21-year-old South Australian gymnast is close to achieving his Olympic dream and making history for his home state on the world’s biggest stage.
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Australia skipper anoints GOAT’s Opals successor
In the latest episode of En Route to Paris, Opals captain Tess Madgen has revealed the player she expects to carry the torch after Lauren Jackson hangs up the boots. Watch the episode here.
The engaged couple shooting for gold as Olympic teammates
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.
How Hockeyroos sworn enemies became Olympic ‘package deal’
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.
‘In the fight’: Sailing’s new guard in Paris Olympic medal chase
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.
‘Speechless’: From unknown to high flying Paris Olympic medal hope
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.
How Giddey was primed to be ‘most influential’ Boomers star
A record six Australian Boomers are receiving the perfect preparation for the Paris Olympics on basketball’s biggest stage in the NBA playoffs, headed by the program’s future in Josh Giddey.
Australia faces black hole as Arnie’s prophecy rings true
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 loophole that could get Kerr in the Matildas’ Paris squad
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.
Why Australia is tipped to have best medal tally in two decades
With the countdown to the Games well and truly on for the nations best athletes, JULIAN LINDEN takes a look at who wins medals for Australia and why it’s all set up for a huge summer in Paris.
Australia a hot Olympic gold prospect thanks to Levi genes
Superstar sisters Maddison and Teagan Levi have grand ambitions for the Australian women’s 7s team and Olympic gold is just the start.
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