Gold medal maker’s return in doubt as new gig revealed
Hopes of a renowned ‘gold medal maker’ returning to lead the Queensland Academy of Sport have been dashed by her appointment to the board of another sporting body.
Swimming
World happy as Thorpe wiped from history
Ian Thorpe has responded after the swimming world was stunned by a blistering world record in his pet event, righting a wrong from 16 years ago.
Aussie swimmers big winners in Olympic sports overhaul
Australia’s medal hopes a massive boost as part of a radical overhaul of the Olympic program with a number of new sports and events added to the schedule.
Aussie’s golden boost for LA Olympics
While five new sports at the LA Olympics will offer more chances for gold there’s also new events in the pool where Australian swimmers shine.
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Healy takes Olympic legend to task over commentary slight
Swimming legend Ian Thorpe has found himself in the crosshair’s of Australian cricket great Alyssa Healy – who has taken umbrage at a piece of commentary from the Paris Olympics.
Thorpe’s devastating private life revelation
Ian Thorpe has for the first time revealed a devastating truth about his private life and the one moment that rocked him to his core.
No stopping Kaylee as she receives swimming’s top gong
Superstar swimmer Kaylee McKeown has taken out Swimming Australia’s biggest award while Tim Hodge, Moesha Johnson and coach Dean Boxall are all given top honours.
Final report clears WADA in Chinese drugs case, USADA respond
A final report has confirmed that the World Anti-Doping Agency showed no ‘favouritism’ to 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned drug but were not sanctioned, but US Anti Doping Agency chief says questions remain.
Paralympic swim stars call for more funding ahead of Brisbane
After the Dolphins produced one of their best ever nights in the pool, Paralympic swim stars have urged those in power to increase funding in the lead up to a home Games in Brisbane.
Hance honours late father after a message of support from Chalmers
Champion Ben Hance has opened up on the pressure he faced coming to Paris and the heartache he had to overcome as he honoured his late father with his second Paralympic gold.
The doting dad making men cry through his love for his golden girl
The Leary family have been on one unimaginable journey over the past three years, and as Alexa wins the hearts of the nation, dad Russ opens up on the emotional ride that’s making ‘men cry.’
Tim Hodge’s journey from despair to dual Paralympic golds
Tim Hodge was convinced he would never amount to anything after doctors amputated a foot when he was a kid. Now he’s won a second gold medal in Paris.
Coach sacked over ‘un-Australian’ comments
An Olympic coach has been sacked by Swimming Australia over “un-Australian” comments made during the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Paralympics: What you missed in Paris while you were sleeping
The day eight action of the Paralympic Games started quietly for our Aussies before a big finish — check out what you missed overnight plus full medal tally.
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