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Olympics 2016
Aussie beach volleyballers continue impressive run in Paris
Reigning beach volleyball silver medallists Taliqua Clancy and Mariafe Artacho del Solar have continued their streak of good form in Paris.
Aussies’ ‘best hour and a half of Olympic achievement this century’
After night seven’s Aussie ‘gold rush’ in Paris, Matty Johns, James Magnussen, journalists Robert Craddock and Brent Read break down the incredible hour of Aussie history-making moments.
What country is AIN at the Olympics?
There’s a small team of athletes competing under a new banner at the Paris Olympics. This is everything you need to know about the AIN.
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Slater: The Kerr-sized hole the Matildas desperately need to fill
As the final Matildas’ Olympic spots remain up for grabs, former Socceroo Robbie Slater believes it’s time the players step up after a ‘novice’ performance against China.
Final four Olympic spots up for grabs as Tillies prepare for China
Matildas star Caitlin Foord says Friday night’s match up against China is ‘definitely not a friendly match’ as Tony Gustavsson prepares to cull five from wider squad.
Brutal unspoken Paris reality of Hockeyroos’ last stand
With 22 of Australia’s best fighting for 16 Olympic berths, there’s an unspoken reality that ends in heartbreaking agony for the six Hockeyroos ‘sisters’ coach Katrina Powell axes ahead of Paris.
Sharks gamble on rookies to end water polo Olympic medal drought
The men’s water polo team has shaken things up ahead of the Olympics, with selectors hoping 10 fresh Sharks will make history in Paris and bring home the men’s first ever Olympic medal.
Age not a factor for Goorj as selection battle heats up
Boomers coach Brian Goorjian says his decision making for Paris is an ‘open book’, declaring he’ll put age aside and pick the country’s strongest squad, as the race for spots heats up.
Star’s painful journey from outsider to Indigenous crusader
When Maurice Longbottom steps foot on the field at the Paris Olympics, his boots will tell the story of his journey from feeling shame about his heritage, to proudly displaying it to the world.
The Matildas and Arsenal weapon tasked with filling Kerr-sized hole
She’s played alongside the world’s best and has seen the highest of success, now Caitlin Foord has her sights set on Olympic gold, and the Matildas star could be the key to victory.
‘Embrace individuality’: Stingers’ mantra to end 24-year drought
The Australian women’s water polo team has continued to come close without securing an elusive gold medal in 24-years, however a golden opportunity may present in Paris under new coach Bec Rippon.
‘Dream come true’: Aussie Sevens sisters eye Paris gold
Madi and Teagan Levi have established themselves as among the best Sevens players in the world, but an Olympic gold medal looms as ‘dream’ result for the Gold Coast sisters.
Kookaburras lock in new deal as Olympic battle heats up
Australia has reunited brothers in the Kookaburras national team as the men’s hockey outfit countdown to Paris Olympics with a new sponsor and vision for the future.
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