Huge Olympics step for Wallabies great
An Olympic medal is the dream for a former Wallabies captain who will finally get to debut in his new chosen code.
Olympics 2016
‘We’re not top dogs’: Sailing debutants out to surprise at Paris Olympics
Few outside their sport know them but that could be about to change for these sailing mates who reckon they are in with a shot of a Paris Olympic medal in a very special skiff.
Jackson’s Olympic dream alive after key Basketball Aus call
Lauren Jackson expressed concerns she may not play at the Paris Games, but a big Basketball Australia decision could hugely affect her dream of a fifth Olympics. Find out more inside.
Analysis: Rivals, unknowns cloud Matildas’ road to Olympic glory
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson says all focus is on the opening Olympics match against Germany – but if his squad want a medal far tougher competition stand in their way.
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Rock legend loses it over daughter’s medal
A music icon’s daughter has come from nowhere to snatch a medal at the Tokyo Olympics and it’s caused chaos.
Aussie hockey set for huge shift as clean-out continues
Fresh from a relatively successful Olympic campaign, Hockey Australia is set to undergo more major change with the organisation’s president deciding to stand down.
The unsung heroes behind the Tokyo Games
We’ve had loads of heroes on our screens, but spare a moment for the true unsung heroes of the Tokyo Olympics, as they keep the Games alive.
Transgender athlete’s historic gold medal
Canada’s Quinn, who goes by a single name and the pronouns “they” and “their”, is the first openly transgender gold medallist.
Cameras on hand as legend breaks down
Australia won its first beach volleyball medal since 2000 and the emotion was overwhelming for an icon of the sport Down Under.
The silver lining in Matildas’ sad exit
Despite the Matildas’ heartbreaking loss against the USA in the bronze medal playoff, there is a major silver lining for coach Tony Gustavsson’s troops.
Star’s secret message in podium protest
An American star has revealed the meaning behind the “symbol of solidarity” he displayed during a podium protest at the Olympics.
Aussies take charge of Olympics final
There will be an Aussie flavour to Saturday’s Tokyo Olympics men’s football final between Spain and Brazil.
Moment that sent Kerr to the top
The Matilda’s might be leaving Tokyo empty-handed after being dealt a football lesson by the USA, but their captain Sam Kerr has achieved something remarkable.
A cruel end: Tears as hockey suffer penalty agony
Defeat in the gold medal match was slow and painful for Australia with referrals playing a role until the final seconds of a shoot out. It was agonising.
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