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.
Cycling
Olympian’s tragic final moments emerge
Distressing CCTV footage reportedly shows the tragic final moments before Aussie world champ Melissa Hoskins was fatally struck.
Olympian pleads guilty after wife’s death
Olympic champion cyclist Rohan Dennis has made a huge call as he fronted court to answer allegations relating to the death of his wife, fellow Olympian Melissa Hoskins.
Star cyclist’s bid to save next gen of riders
A former national road cycling champion has been instrumental in creating a new series for up and coming Aussie riders. He fears what will happen if the venture fails.
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‘Incredible’: Aussie trio make cycling history
One Australian on the podium at the end of a cycling grand tour is an achievement, but three in Spain made for an historic day.
Sexism row erupts in Paris as cycling great slams organisers
Cycling great and 18 time Paralympic gold medallist Sarah Storey has slammed Games organisers for their decision to have females race a significantly shorter distance than their male counterparts.
The harsh words and a 10-month rehab that saved Perris’ career
Para-cyclist Kane Perris thought his career was over after he suffered an injury in his backyard three years ago, but harsh words and 10 months of ‘small wins’ turned it all around.
Ex-Aussie comes clean on shock defection
Three-time Olympic medallist Matthew Richardson has spoken out after he turned his back on Australia weeks after the Olympics finished.
Aussie Ben O’Connor leads Tour of Spain
West Australian Ben O’Connor holds on to his lead after stage seven of the Tour of Spain.
Urgent safety recall for popular bike
An urgent recall has been issued for a popular bike after a flaw was detected that could lead to ‘serious injury’.
Aussie Ben O’Connor romps to Vuelta win and claims race lead
Ben O’Connor has pinched victory in Vuelta from a three-time winner and has taken the overall race lead, as the Aussie says wearing red at La Vuelta is a ‘once in a lifetime experience.’
‘One for the ages’: Aussie stuns
Australia’s top-ranked road cyclist could do something only two other Aussies have done after a stunning effort in Spain’s Grand Tour.
‘Hope you understand’: Olympic star defects
Australia’s star of the track cycling at the Paris Olympics has stunned the world with a shock defection to the old enemy.
Olympian found dead in her apartment
The body of a five-time Olympic cyclist has been found, four days after she was reported missing in Las Vegas.
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