Inside Aussie icon’s special pilgrimage to sacred Olympic site
Taking a rare break, Australia’s adored siblings Jess and Noemie Fox have paid homage to the Olympic gods with a special visit to the ancient home of the Games. See the pictures inside.
Canoe
Fresh talks flagged amid croc-fuelled Brisbane Games backlash
Organisers of the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympics will hold fresh talks with the IOC and the international federations for rowing and canoeing after complaints about the proposal to conduct events at a crocodile-infested river in central Queensland.
Brisbane Games turned Dundee: Croc fever takes over launch
Four decades after Dundee put Australia on the map, croc fever has infested the Brisbane Olympic Games launch and become the hot topic of conversation across the globe.
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?
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Ironman legend’s son making waves in a different sport
It’s a name synonymous with surf life saving but this Next Gen athlete is hoping it’s also on an Olympic start list by the Brisbane 2032 Games – or even LA in 2028 in a different sport.
Siblings, surf guns, Next Gen among stars, standouts at canoe sprint GP II
Siblings won major titles, young guns from surf life saving made waves and a kayak champion began his quest for a third Olympic medal at the Paddle Australia canoe sprint Grand Prix II. WRAP
Golden hauls, spats, tears: Top 100 sporting moments of 2024
From Australia’s record golden haul at the Paris Games to controversies that split the sporting world – we look back at 100 moments that shaped the sporting calendar.
Jess Fox quietly splits from longtime partner
Australia’s Olympic golden girl Jessica Fox has reportedly split from her longtime partner at the end of a career best year.
Aussie golden girl wows at star-studded night
Australia’s Olympic heroes, sisters Jess and Noemie Fox, have won a prestigious sporting award at a star-studded ceremony in Melbourne.
Fantastic Foxes, LJ scoop prestigious sports awards
Not even a Hollywood script writer would have suggested the Fox sisters could sweep the slalom events at the Paris Games. But their performances touched the heart of a nation and the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.
QAS Athlete Awards to recognise Olympians and Paralympians
Queensland’s finest athletes laud the QAS Athlete Awards being reinstated after 41 finalists were unveiled. FULL LIST HERE
Gold medallist’s surprising next move
The gold medallist is making a big splash in the fashion world, swapping out her canoe for the catwalk.
Bold new plunge that has left Jess Fox nervous
Put a paddle in her hand and she’s a fearless competitor but Jess Fox admits she is suddenly nervous. She explains her latest career move to Robert Craddock.
The $10m medal: Australia’s eye-watering Olympic price tag reveal
Australia’s record-breaking Olympic feats come at a high price, including $100m in high performance funding over the past year alone.
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