New stars, doping drama: Controversial Olympics closes
The Beijing Games will be remembered for new stars such as Eileen Gu but also for the doping controversy which engulfed teen figure skater Kamila Valieva.
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Shattered star an Olympic ‘joke’ after slalom failure
One of the most recognised Winter Olympic stars has expressed her disappointment after failing to live up to her lofty expectations.
US skaters denied after appeal to get Olympic medals
A pair of US figure skaters have had an 11th hour court bid to receive their Olympic silver medals denied due to the Kamila Valieva doping scandal.
Aussie wins medal on broken ankle
Aussie Olympic star Tess Coady’s laid back style has been brilliant at the Beijing Games but her latest reveal is a bit much.
Covid call catches out USA in ice-hockey jaw-dropper
The pandemic-driven decision by the National Hockey League to keep its best players away from Beijing has come back to bite the United States in a big way.
Teenager wins ‘insane’ Games gold
Eileen Gu is the unofficial face of the Beijing Winter Olympics but she has a rival after an astonishing gold-medal performance.
No excuses: Brutal fallout to Aussie medal miss
Australia’s aerial skiers were left devastated after failing to land medals – but the only thing more brutal was their ruthless self-assessments after crashing out.
Revealed: Extraordinary cost of Aussie’s historic medal
Newly-minted silver medallist Jackie Narracott has revealed her winning formula: fall in love with another competitor and pick his brains, and then max out the credit cards.
Inside the new Cold War on Ice as drug scandal deepens
Kamila Valieva is still waiting to learn her fate but shocking accusations are being made, and foreign journalists threatened, as tensions between Russia and the US rise.
Aussie slider hellbent on building her killer skeleton crew
Australian skeleton racer Jackie Narracott says a good result in her final will help drive a vision which means as much to her as gold — getting girls back into sliding.
Skeleton racer’s nod to China’s ancient warriors
China’s skeleton racers are riding with the spirit of the nation’s ancient warriors and hope it will help propel them headfirst to Olympic glory in Beijing.
‘Hate blaming other s***’: Moment Aussie lost Olympic final
Snowboard cross star Belle Brockhoff has given an emotional postfinal interview, revealing the moment that ended her Olympic dream. Recap day five.
Put a cork in it: Decision that cost Scotty on icy taco
Scotty James is the toast of Australia after winning silver on the half-pipe, but there was one decision he made that may have cost him gold.
Graphic photos after Olympics ref incident
An ice hockey referee at the Olympics has been left gushing blood and was seen pleading for photographers not to take photos.
Kiss slaps entire country in the face
An Olympics legend has blown the lid off her frosty civil war after defying her own country with a kiss seen around the world.
James keeps tricks up his sleeve for must-watch finale
Scotty James produced some new variations on his stunning array of tricks to fire a warning to his halfpipe rivals for the final, where he will be joined by teen sensation Valentino Guseli.
Aussie skier learns fate after positive Covid test
Katie Parker has learned whether she will be able to make her Olympic debut in Beijing after testing positive for Covid on arrival.
Horrified Olympians disqualified over outfits
Olympians were absolutely furious as an unprecedented number of stars were disqualified from one event for wearing illegal outfits.
No regrets’: Aussie responds to speed skating mayhem
Brendan Corey said he had “no regrets” after crashing out of the 1000m speed skating event in a reverse of Steven Bradbury’s famous 2002 gold medal win.
Aussie skier’s huge Covid gamble with Chinese authorities
An Aussie skier is taking a punt on a lottery that has left other athletes fuming. Will she be able to compete, or whisked back to a Covid isolation facility?
Damning pics emerge after China bias claim
Commentators have suggested China is getting some fortunate calls at the Winter Games while rival stars say there’s blatant bias on show.
Story behind amazing Anthony’s gold medal win
Jakara Anthony ended Australia’s 12-year gold medal drought at the Winter Olympics in a victory that is deeply personal to the moguls champion.
Locked up in China: Beijing’s ‘wacky’ Covid jail
Olympics reporter Julian Linden has been harassed by Russian police, saved from being mugged in Rio and was in Atlanta during the 1996 bombing. Nothing could prepare him for Beijing.
‘I haven’t been to bed’: Aussie gold winner’s all-nighter
Jakara Anthony has made history by winning Australia’s first gold medal in the women’s moguls at the Beijing Winter Olympics.
Real-life hero: How new Aussie ski sensation saved friend
He showed us his bravery in Beijing, but new Aussie moguls star Cooper Woods-Topalovic has always had a massive ticker, having saved a friend from drowning when he was just 12.
Snowboard legend’s plan to go out with a bang
Snowboarding great Shaun White has decided the Beijing Winter Games will be his last competition. But don’t expect the American great to take the foot off the pedal.
Incredible backstory to Australia’s first Olympic medal
Snowboard star Tess Coady defied a torn ligament and four years of heartbreak to win Australia’s first Winter Olympic medal in Beijing.
‘Antiseptic’ games launched under cloud of controversy
The Winter Olympics are officially underway, but not without controversy and tension between officials who have gathered in Beijing to mark the occasion. See full pictures from the event.
Banned North Korea’s show of support to China
China has found a powerful ally amid criticism of its hosting of the Winter Olympics, with North Korea’s leader issuing this message despite his country being banned from the event.
How Scotty James is conquering a mountain of fear
A global superstar in his sport, Scotty James has won three world titles, four X Games gold medals and bronze at the 2018 Olympics – all after a bargain buy from his dad during a trip to Canada.
A broken back, adult nappies and an Olympic-sized comeback
A broken back seemingly shattered Australian snowboarder Belle Brockhoff’s dream of a fourth Winter Olympics. She details her comeback plans, and the horrifying ordeal – complete with adult diapers and nappy rash – which got her back on track.
Swiss shoey for Scotty: Aussie ace celebrates fourth world title
Australian snowboard star Scotty James has celebrated with an ice-cold snow boot “shoey” after his latest gold-medal feat at the world championships in Switzerland.
Watch: Aussie Olympic star breaks back in horror crash
Luckless Australian Winter Olympian Belle Brockhoff has been airlifted to hospital to undergo immediate surgery after a horror crash left her with a broken back.
Athletes or the boardroom? Which women really wield power in sport
Women hold some of the most powerful positions in Australian sport – and boast some of the country’s most recognisable athletes. But who really holds the power?
Former Olympian added to FBI’s most wanted
The FBI has added a Canadian who once competed in snowboarding at the Winter Olympics to its list of top 10 most wanted fugitives.
Primed Aussies ready to build on Paris glory after best ever season
With one year to go until the 2026 Winter Olympics, Aussie competitors are determined to continue to shine after Paris success as they come off their ‘best international season.’ Click inside for your Guide to the Games.
Heartbreak as US icon’s worst fears realised
An American legend has been brought to tears when revealing her devastating personal connection to the Washington plane crash tragedy.
‘Not acceptable’: Major event axing slammed
The cancellation of an international sporting event has sent ‘unnecessary alarm’ through one of Australia’s most maligned communities, a minister says.
‘Not acceptable’: Major event axing slammed
The cancellation of an international sporting event has sent ‘unnecessary alarm’ through one of Australia’s most maligned communities, a minister says.
World champs in Aus forced to be cancelled
An international sporting event in Melbourne has been cancelled over fears protests or violence could erupt due to the presence of one team.
Major sporting event axed in Melbourne over anti-Israel concerns
An international sporting event in Melbourne has been cancelled over fears protests or violence could erupt due to the presence of an Israeli team.
Major event axed over anti-Israel concerns
An international sporting event in Melbourne has been cancelled over fears protests or violence could erupt due to the presence of an Israeli team.
‘Immeasurably sad’: Olympian dead at 26
Tributes are flowing for an Olympic snowboarder after she died in a tragic accident, leaving the sporting world “immeasurably sad”.
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